Hummingbirds in Tucson - Living the Fast Life!
By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Who doesn't marvel at the sight of a tiny hummingbird, wings whizzing, taking a sip from a summer bloom or sugar feeder.Did you know Tucson AZ is rich in hummingbirds in terms of sheer numbers and diversity? Our abundant, year round supply of plants and natural landscape appeal to the hummingbird, as well as being so close to the Mexican border where they thrive as well. There can be more than 13 different species of hummingbirds found in our area, according to the Tucson Audobon Society. The four you are most likely to find include the Costa's Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, and Black-Chinned Hummingbird. (That's got to be a feat to spot a hummingbird chin...!)(Costa Hummingbird)Did you know a hummingbird's heart can beat up to 1,260 times per minute? Did...
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