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It eats nectar from flowers. Hummers have a fast breathing rate, a fast heartbeat, and a high body temperature. They must feed every 10 minutes or so all day, and they may consume 2/3 of their body weight in a single day.A major part of a hummingbird's diet is sugar. They get it from flower nectar and tree sap. Hummers also need protein in order to build muscles, so they eat insects and pollen. The tongue of a hummingbird has grooves on the side, which are used to catch insects in the air--also from leaves and spider webs.

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Hummingbirds primarily feed on nectar from flowers using their long beaks and tongues for drinking. They also consume insects and Spiders for protein and nutrients. Some species have been observed sipping tree sap or feeding on pollen.

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