Meet the Rare Volcano Hummingbird

Season 41 Episode 10

About the Episode

No bigger than a human thumb, the volcano hummingbird exists only in the Talamanca Mountains. But their appetite is anything but small, as they must replenish 12,000 calories a day from the tiny mountain flowers that suit their miniature bill.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 28s

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