{"id":9170,"date":"2021-07-17T11:08:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T11:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=9170"},"modified":"2023-06-17T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T16:32:32","slug":"what-are-hummingbirds-predators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/what-are-hummingbirds-predators\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Hummingbirds\u2019 Predators?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hummingbirds<\/a> are beautiful little birds, but there are many creatures in the wild that value them for their taste more than their shiny feathers. Did you know that even some insects will attack and eat hummingbirds? In this article, we\u2019ll answer the question, \u201cwhat are hummingbirds\u2019 predators?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll also discuss some related characteristics of hummingbirds, such as what they\u2019re afraid of and how they avoid their predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Hummingbird\u2019s Biggest Predator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have both cats and hummingbirds in your area, you may have seen a cat carrying a dead or injured hummingbird in its mouth. Perhaps your own cat even brought you a \u201cpresent\u201d<\/em> after stalking a nearby hummingbird feeder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common predators to hummingbirds are cats.<\/strong> Most neighborhoods have a fair share of both pet and feral cats, both of which may decide the local hummingbirds make excellent snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats are quiet creatures skilled at sneaking up on their prey. Once they\u2019ve positioned themselves in range of a hummingbird, they can pounce quickly, catching the hummingbird by surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some parts of the world, cats play a huge role in the endangerment of certain species of hummingbird.<\/strong> According to the Hummingbird Society<\/a>, the Juan Hernandez firecrown hummingbird in Chile has been nearly driven to extinction due to the local population of cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Hummingbirds Have a Natural Enemy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Considering the predatory nature of cats, it isn\u2019t surprising that they will hunt and kill hummingbirds. But do hummingbirds have any other predators?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hummingbirds have a wide variety of natural enemies. These enemies may vary depending on the region and climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this isn\u2019t an exhaustive list, some of the more common hummingbird predators include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n