Take a Closer Look
Hovering Birds
Hummingbirds get their name from the humming sound of their wings. Their wings are so fast they can float in place, or hover. To power their wings, a hummingbird’s heart beats 1,260 times a minute!
Hummingbirds get their name from the humming sound of their wings. Their wings are so fast they can float in place, or hover. To power their wings, a hummingbird’s heart beats 1,260 times a minute!
Check It Out!
During the summer, you may be able
to find this insect in a field of
grasses and wildflowers. It is called a
leafhopper. If you approach it, it is
likely to hop away like a little toad.
to find this insect in a field of
grasses and wildflowers. It is called a
leafhopper. If you approach it, it is
likely to hop away like a little toad.
