Jewelled Messengers; the amazing world

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.