Wildlife Deep Dives

Costa’s Hummingbird is less than 4 inches tall. They usually live in desert habitats in California and Arizona, within washes or sage scrub. They feed on plants like agave, desert honeysuckle, fairy-duster, ocotillo, and chuparosa, but will also eat at hummingbird feeders.

Deserts are really important – and they need to be conserved just like other habitats do. On Earth, they make up about 20% of the terrain, and they can be found on every continent.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are also known as Archilochus colubris. They are only about 3 inches tall, weigh less than 0.2 ounces, and have a wingspan of 3-4 inches.

Humpback whales are huge mammals – they can get over 50 feet in length and weigh over 80,000 pounds! Even when they’re born, they’ll weigh around 2,000 pounds and be 15 feet in length!

Hummingbirds are part of the family Trochilidae. There are over 320 species of them throughout the world! About 12 species live in North America, but the greatest variety is found in South America.

The Hawaiian Goose is the state bird of Hawaii and is endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago. It’s the only surviving goose species that’s endemic to the area. It’s also known as Nēnē.

Grey-headed Woodpeckers can be found in Europe and Asia. They stand about 10 inches tall and weigh 6-8 ounces. Their wingspan reaches roughly 16 inches.

Rainforests may only be about 6% of Earth’s land, but they are essential. They keep the planet healthy and ensure that we have access to vital resources for our survival.

Andean Flickers are also known as Colaptes rupicola. They are found in South America, from Ecuador to Argentina. They stand about 12-13 inches tall and weigh somewhere between 5 and 7 ounces.