The hummingbirds They have an enormous reputation due to their aesthetics and the ornamental power they bring to the garden. The colorful plumage of this bird can give elegance and glamor to any park. But, for this to be possible, we must know what the hummingbird eats and what behaviors we should not repeat so as not to harm these birds.
What does the hummingbird eat?
The hummingbirds They are nectarivorous birds, so their main food source is nectar from the flowers. For the unsuspecting, nectar is a sugary liquid found inside flowers. These birds, with their long and thin beak, seek to reach the nectar inside the flowers. But if you don't have plants suitable for hummingbird feeding, it probably occurred to you to have an adapted waterer.
It is becoming more and more normal to find drinking fountains in the garden with a nectar homemade, prepared with a mixture of water and sugar so that the hummingbirds they feed. However, professionals point out that a common mistake occurs here: forgetting to maintain the waterers. In other words, cleaning is essential so that the birds do not get sick, since the nectar is fermented and filled with fungi.
In case you want to keep your drinkers for hummingbirds in it garden Remember to wash and disinfect them once a week and in hot weather every two days to prevent the sugar water from fermenting and thus you will ensure that the beautiful birds will maintain their health in optimal conditions.
Although, it is always better to choose to provide the nectar naturally, that is, through plants. Professionals assure that hummingbirds They benefit from plants like lavender or myrtle. Consequently, if you have them in your gardenyou will guarantee the presence of the birds.