- Hummingbirds are small birds.
- All hummingbirds can fight.
- They fight for food and mates.
- The green hermit lives in Central and South America.
- Male green hermits have strong bills.
- These bills help them win fights and find mates.
Difficult words
- hummingbird — A type of small bird that is fast.hummingbirds
- fight — To use force against someone or something.fights
- food — What we eat to stay alive.
- mate — A partner for animals to reproduce.mates
- strong — Having a lot of power or force.
- bill — The beak of a bird, used to eat.bills
- win — To be successful in a competition.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think hummingbirds are small?
- How do you feel about fighting for food?
- What is important for animals when finding a mate?
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