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Unexpected hummingbird diet...

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in Evolution, Morphology and Exobiology

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Just wanted to share what I just saw; when I got the camera the bird was gone.

 

A hummingbird feeding from spiders that hide under a handrail at my home exterior. :eek:

 

Thought they were strictly vegetarians. At least this one is not.

Were they feeding, or just checking the spiders out?

According to Wikipedia,

Nectar is a poor source of nutrients, so hummingbirds meet their needs for protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc. by preying on insects and spiders, especially when feeding young.

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