At Kingdoms, we have a deep admiration for hummingbirds, regardless of their various shapes and sizes, as there are plenty of fascinating species to appreciate.
Have you ever heard of the sword-billed hummingbird? It’s a bird that will blow your mind! Unlike other hummingbirds, the length of its beak is longer than its entire body. The size of a hummingbird’s beak varies depending on the species, ranging from medium-sized bills to the sword-billed hummingbird. These remarkable birds are found in South America, specifically in the Andean region from Bolivia to Venezuela. When you see them, it’s hard to believe that their tiny bodies are attached to a four-inch-long beak that exceeds their body and tail in length. Interestingly, sword-billed hummingbirds start off with a normal-sized beak. However, as they mature, their beak grows faster than their body, and their tongue elongates to match.
