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hummingbird
noun
hum·ming·bird
ˈhə-miŋ-ˌbərd 
: any of a family (Trochilidae) of tiny brightly colored nonpasserine American birds related to the swifts that have a very slender bill and an extensible tongue for sipping nectar and that usually hover rather than perch when feeding
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From the rainforests of Central and South America to the savannas of northern Australia, the world’s equatorial regions are home to thousands of unique bird species, from macaws to toucans to hummingbirds, who thrive in hot and humid environments.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Major points of interest include a colorful hibiscus garden, orchid room, palm walk, and butterfly garden that’s also popular among hummingbirds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
From tiny hummingbirds to towering moose, Bighorn National Forest is brimming with all sorts of indigenous wildlife—and for a deep dive on the biodiversity and natural beauty of the region, Paintrock Canyon Ranch offers ideal accommodations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Other pots feature depictions of a hummingbird, a monkey, an owl and a spear-wielding ruler.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Major points of interest include a colorful hibiscus garden, orchid room, palm walk, and butterfly garden that’s also popular among hummingbirds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
From tiny hummingbirds to towering moose, Bighorn National Forest is brimming with all sorts of indigenous wildlife—and for a deep dive on the biodiversity and natural beauty of the region, Paintrock Canyon Ranch offers ideal accommodations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Other pots feature depictions of a hummingbird, a monkey, an owl and a spear-wielding ruler.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
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“Hummingbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummingbird. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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hummingbird
noun
hum·ming·bird
ˈhəm-iŋ-ˌbərd
: any of numerous tiny brightly colored American birds related to the swifts and having narrow swiftly beating wings, a slender bill, and a long tongue for sipping nectar
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