Host Dave Schlom is joined by UC Riverside biologist and hummingbird expert Christopher Clark for a fascinating and in depth look at the lives of the smallest of birds.
From their amazingly long migrations (Rufous hummingbirds travel 2,000 miles on their yearly travels from the northern parts of the US to Mexico) to their metabolisms (heart rates that range from 50 to 1200 beats per minute!) these are nature's mightiest little creatures!
We'll find out about their amazing flight mechanics that allow them to hover and dive at high speeds to their mating habits and Dr. Clark also shares some fascinating audio recordings of the sounds their wings make as well as their vocalizations.
If you've ever watched a hummingbird at a feeder in your yard and wondered about what their lives are like, you'll love this episode!
Link to the UC Riverside Animal Aeroacoustics Lab: https://animalaeroacoustics.ucr.edu/home
