Hummingbird Flying Female Anna's Hummingbird Mug

A female Anna's Hummingbird in flight, with garden flowers and foliage in soft focus in the background. Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds - the smallest is the Bee Hummingbird. They have the fastest metabolic rate of any animals, excluding insects. A hummingbird can beat its wings on average 50 times a second, and can reach 200 wingbeats per second. It can fly at a speed of more than 54 km/h (34 mph). Hummingbirds can even fly upside down. They dine on flower nectar, preferring the plants whose nectar has the highest sugar content. Anna's Hummingbird also eats insects and tree sap. This hummingbird is named for Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli ((1802–1887). Spiritually, hummingbirds signify good luck, happiness, protection and achievement. This small bird can also represent focus, attention to detail, mental acuity and freedom of movement in multiple directions. Although tiny, the hummingbird is a true warrior spirit, and can be quite territorial.