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The unique characteristics of hummingbirds, including their appearance, behavior, and distinctive wings. There are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world and that they are closely related to swifts. Hummingbirds aka Jewelled messengers, have a small, stubby body with long, narrow wings and a needle-like bill. They also have a high in-flight metabolism and can enter a state of torpor to conserve energy.

In this video, a praying mantis is shown stalking a hummingbird feeder in an attempt to catch a hummingbird. The footage is captured at 300 frames per second, providing a slow-motion view of the mantis' movements. There are reports of praying mantises catching and killing hummingbirds and that this particular mantis spent several days attempting to catch a bird without success.