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This mother hummingbird has to feed her baby every 20-30 minutes

2 months ago

1:07

This mother hummingbird has to feed her baby every 20-30 minutes

2 months ago
Documentaries
Duration 1:07

Raising a baby hummingbird is hard work. Females have to feed their chick every 20-30 minutes so that it can fledge in 3-4 weeks. Watch The Bird in My Backyard on CBC Gem.

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