Anyone familiar with humming birds?

[rhett o rick]

I have a feeder out and a number of Anna's humming birds feed. Today I noticed a beautiful male was feeding on the side opposite from my view. I noticed he was there an unusually long time when a female came by and first buzzed him then actually touched him. He proceeded to tip over and hang upside down, not moving except for a slight quiver. I watched for a couple of minutes to see if he would recover. When he didnt I approached the feeder and touched the feeder and the movement revived him and off he flew.

Anyone ever see this behavior?

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Seems to be something they do.....

http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Birds/Hummingbirds/Hummingbird-Facts/Hummingbird-Frequently-Asked-Question

Hummingbirds can shut down their metabolism to conserve energy and may appear to be dead, like the bird in this photo (right) taken by Wally Williams of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. This condition, called torpidity, is employed most often at night. Yet reports of hummingbirds becoming torpid at sugar-water feeders during daylight are common. If you see a hummingbird in such a state, there is no cause for concern.

[rhett o rick]

2. Thank you very much. That's exactly what I saw. nm

[Walk away]

3. That is amazing! I have a feeder too but I have never seen this!

I just always think of them hovering all of the time.