2006-08-13 00:01:47 · 8 answers · asked by pipesteamer 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Q. Do hummingbirds migrate on the backs of geese?
A. No. Hummers are fully capable of traveling astounding distances on their own wings; many experts support the idea that many ruby-throats fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico at least once a year.
Q. What do hummingbirds eat when getting ready for their migration?
LOTS of nectar and insects.
Q. Do hummingbirds travel together when they migrate?
No, hummers are solitary migrants. However, when many are on the move in a good migratory pathway, you may see many in a day--just like human commuters may be traveling mostly alone, but there can still be a LOT of cars on a highway at rush hour!
Hummingbirds migrate under their own power just above the waves of the Gulf of Mexico (or just above trees when flying overland) while Canada Geese can migrate at 20,000 feet or higher. Hummingbirds certainly would not function well at that altitude.
2006-08-13 01:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by badger_n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had heard this too and I'm fairly sure it's a myth...but I can't remember where the myth started.
2006-08-13 01:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by newsbug2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, this is a myth. Hummingbirds migrate on their own.
2006-08-13 09:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow thats so cooool haha nope man not yet first tym i heard some thin like this.
2006-08-13 00:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that too, wouldnt it be real neat if it is true? and why not, ?
we have freeriders here in ohio, they are called F L E A S !!!!!
2006-08-13 00:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think so! I am an expert on birds!. But I will research for you!
2006-08-13 00:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do but as of today no carry-on luggage..aaargghhh aarghhh
2006-08-13 00:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2006-08-13 03:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋