Do Hummingbirds Communicate with Us? Hummingbirds Alert Behavior

by Jason
(AZ)

Noticing a Pattern: When Hummingbirds Need a Refill


do hummingbirds communicate

Hummingbird Visiting My Feeder


I have about 4-5 different hummingbirds that feed from the 2 feeders hung in my backyard.

When the feeders go empty, I swear the little birds alert me to this.

This has happened at least 6 times now and each of those times the feeders were empty.

As soon as I would open the sliding glass door and step outside onto the patio, I was immediately greeted by one of the male hummingbirds.

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This one particular male would zip down from the Brazilian Pepper tree, stop at eye level, and be under two feet away from my face.

He would always hover there for 3-5 seconds then would dart off. I have no idea if this is a common behavior or not.

It seems they can or are trying to communicate with us on some level, particularly in this case.

Its actions were pretty deliberate and this hadn't happened when the feeders had nectar in them.

They will also buzz my head when I'm out in the yard following the initial greeting.

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To me, it's all to say, "Time to refill the feeders"!

What are everyone else's experiences and ideas about this behavior?

Do yours act differently? Let me know in the comments.

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Aug 15, 2024
Jason and Cindy
by: Tony

What beautiful, stunning pictures you've captured! What an incredible creation those Hummingbirds are.

You were at the right place at the right time. Keep up the great work!

Tony

Aug 15, 2024
Thank you
by: Cindy

Thank you Tony! Nothing is more rewarding, then to be able to have captures, of the beauty and elegance of this amazing little bird.

I always just marvel when in their company, and to be able to "savor the moment" is just icing on the cake! I am glad you like the picture.
Cindy

Aug 15, 2024
Hummingbird Photo
by: Marlene

Cindy

This photo is so 'amazing'. Knowing these little wings whirling so fast were caught by your camera as you did it's like they were 'stationary' What a beautiful wonderful picture you have shared with all of us. Thanks for making my day!

Marlene from Boise,Idaho

Aug 15, 2024
They Are Miracles
by: Cindy

The Hummers are little Miracles. They are so tiny, aren't they? In this picture, she looks big.. but all in all, she can't be longer than 2 and a half inches... Maybe three.

I'm telling you, it's like they WAIT for me to come out there and then come and visit! And then just sit and clean while I talk to them.

Here is a photo of a Rufous Hummingbird at my feeder.
female rufous-hummingbird


Aug 15, 2024
Mine Seem to Communicate also
by: Gene

In spring, my hummingbirds will come to my bay window where I traditionally place my feeders.

They will hover as if to ask where's the feeder?

When I'm sitting outside only six feet away, they will feed some, and then like yours, hover in front of my face as if they're checking me out. I love it.


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