HUMMINGBIRDS: MAMMALS OR BIRDS?

Hummingbirds: Mammals or Birds?

A common topic among nature enthusiasts is whether hummingbirds are reptiles. The answer, surprisingly, is the latter! Despite their miniature stature, these vibrant creatures possess all the key characteristics of birds. They have feathers, lay eggs, and are endothermic. In contrast with mammals, hummingbirds do not have fur or mammary glands

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