humming birds
Posted by peter trathen on May 1, 2006
Q: what is the average life span of a humming bird
Habitat: field/meadow
State: New York
Habitat: field/meadow
A: Although hummingbirds are very popular and reasonably common in North America, their lifespans are not well known. One study did show that only between 30 and 45% of the Rubythroated Hummingbirds survive each year. There are records of 12 year-old Broad-tailed and Blue-throated Hummingbirds though. Not much info but I hope it helps.
John Wiessinger ( May 1, 2006)
Filed under: Birds