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Hummingbird flight.
Curr Biol
June 2012
Department of Zoology, Oregon St. University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Hummingbirds evolved distinct forms and behaviors due to their reliance on floral nectar as a primary energy source.
- Approximately forty million years ago, the availability of this dense fuel led to significant evolutionary pressures on their physical structure and function.
- These adaptations resulted in hummingbirds developing unique flying abilities, allowing them to maneuver like insects rather than traditional birds.