Hummingbird Mom Feeds Her Tiny Chick in Rare Video, and It's Incredible to Watch
It's not every day a Hummingbird is caught feeding her baby on camera, but it's definitely a wonderful moment to witness!
In a TikTok video shared by AccuWeather, a mother Hummingbird was caught feeding her newborn baby in a nest outside. In the rare moment, the bird gathered enough food for her baby before she fed the newborn, next to an unhatched egg. The mother was also shown doting on her baby before settling back on top of her and the other egg for protection.
@accuweather Ever seen a hummingbird stay still? A rare look at a mama feeding her newly hatched chick-captured just inches from a window.
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In the caption for the video, the organization shared, "A rare look at a mama feeding her newly hatched chick- captured just inches from a window."
The video online gave viewers a rare glimpse of how Hummingbirds care for their babies, and the internet was absolutely delighted by the moment.
"Surprising they can stay still that long," one commenter wrote about the birds, who are known for always being on the move. Others couldn't get enough of how cute the mother's baby was, with one other user writing, "OMG IT'S SO TINYYYYYYYYY!!!!"
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How Hummingbirds Feed Their Babies
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, baby Hummingbirds have to feed more often than you think.
In fact, mother Hummingbirds feed their babies "often every 20 minutes, to fuel their rapid growth." This is because of their high metabolism and the fast heart rates that these special birds are known for. In fact, experts from Kingsyard Bird Feeder's blog reported that a Hummingbird's metabolism is "nearly 100 times faster than what elephants could do."
The blog also shared that babies can also be fed up to "1-2 times an hour for 10 hours a day."
"Baby hummingbirds are incapable of feeding themselves within a few weeks of their life," they shared in their post. "They need their mothers to feed them with higher protein and lower sugar for their growth. Not only will their mothers feed them on insects, but they also use their beaks to funnel mixtures down their babies' throats."
The Department of Conservation also shared that "Even after the chicks leave the nest, the female will continue to feed them for a short time as they learn to forage for themselves."
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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM.