-- HUMMINGBIRD Q & A --
Age #1

1. How long do hummingbirds live?

• It's a general rule of nature that the smaller the organism, the shorter its life span. Some hummingbirds, however, seem to defy this rule, as indicated by the longevity chart below. It's hard to imagine that a 3g Ruby-throated Hummingbird could actually survive the rigors of at least 17 migrational trips, to the tropics and back, and have a lifespan of nine years or more!

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