today's tiny and cutie bird is the ruby-throated hummingbird!!! the male has glossy green upperparts with metallic highlights, grayish-white underparts, and a forked tail. he sports a splendid throat patch of silky ruby feathers that, depending on the angle of the light, can appear orange or sometimes jet-black. the female is similar, but her throat is grayish-white. her tail is rounded, and some of the outer tail feathers—visible when she assumes certain postures or is in flight—are spotted with white. the ruby-throated hummingbird's bill is long, straight, and almost as slender as a darning needle. the ruby-throated hummingbird's main foods are small insects and nectar—or the sweet sap—from flowers. it catches insects in flight, darting out from a lookout perch, or finds them inside or near the flowers. rather than dense tropical forests, hummingbirds often prefer moderately wooded areas, open habitats dotted with bushes, or even semi-desert regions. indeed, these birds—which often nest less than five meters above the ground—do not fare well in very tall trees. fun facts : - hummingbirds are known for their ability to hover in mid-air, rapidly flap their wings, and their vibrant, iridescent feathers! they're super unique birds. - hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward! their hearts can beat over 1,200 times a minute, and they have to eat a ton of nectar every day to keep up their energy.