This hummingbird has a black head and a white stripe around his throat. I call him Bully because when the other hummers come to the feeder he literally flies into them and bonks them. He ran off this really pretty hummer with a red throat that I liked alot too. He seems to think this is HIS feeder. Is this normal behavior? I would like to see the other birds too. Is "Bully" just a psycho hummingbird or are they naturally territorial?
Should I hang other feeders? Would that help?
2007-05-04 06:29:23 · 7 answers · asked by julliana 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's mating season too, so in addition to more agressive species, we also have the mating dance to contend with. If he's just passing thru, then one feeder is fine, but if he's setting in to make your area his home, we will run off others for awhile.
I like to hang multiple feeders throughout the yard. Keep in mind predator safety, I have a dog who tries to catch and eat the birds........she's worse than the neighborhood cats.
2007-05-04 06:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hummingbirds are not the cute little sweet things you think they are. I watched a show about them (I'm always watching nature shows!! lol), and they said they are really fighters!! I have some hummingbird feeders up, too, and they really do chase each other off. The one you call "Bully" sounds like it might be a female. You may have several females, and you may think they are all the same bird. The one with the ruby throat is a male. Don't worry, it's the way they are. If one doesn't get something this time, I'm sure he/she will be back. I even see them in my tree waiting for their turn, or in another nearby tree waiting for a turn.
You may want to hang other feeders around. That way, they get their turns quicker. Space them out a little. Mine are about 4-5 feet apart, but on the same tree.
Enjoy them and know they are being normal.
2007-05-04 08:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by ElderEdge 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are very, very aggressive about defending the territory. During the summer time, They come for Crocosmia(tall red flower) outside of my window. I can hear their fighting over the flowers. It's so amazing how they are so tiny and can fly so fast! You can try hanging another feeders. Around my area, we have green color hummingbird.
2007-05-04 08:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cosmos 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely hang additional feeders - hummingbirds can be aggressive and territorial. My friend usually has three or four, because around one of them there's one hummingbird who will "dive bomb" any others that come around.
2007-05-04 06:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hummingbirds heavily isn't afflicted with the help of the different birds. yet another mission to guage is in holding with the position you stay, you could all right charm to different nectar loving birds like orioles. satisfied Birding, John
2016-11-25 02:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aggressive male, multiple feeders, and "Spell Check", all the things that could be used for answers to this question.
2007-05-04 08:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by mrjomorisin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hummingbirds are very agrressive with each other....... I usually put up more than 1 feeder for them........
2007-05-04 06:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by kashi07 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋