The hummingbird is one of the smallest and most fascinating birds on the planet. With its colorful and shiny plumage, tiny body, and long, slender beak, it is known for its incredible flying ability. Unlike other birds, the hummingbird can fly forward, backward, and sideways. It can fly diagonally and hover in place. Its heart beats up to 1,200 times per minute, and it can flap its wings between 50 and 80 times per second, which allows it to float in the air and observe the world from whichever angle it chooses. This is undoubtedly one of its greatest strengths. Moreover, hummingbirds are highly resilient and adaptable. They can survive in various habitats, from tropical forests to mountainous areas, and have excellent spatial memory, allowing them to remember the location of flowers and food sources, as well as their migratory routes. They play a crucial role in ecosystems and are essential to sustaining life around them.
The hummingbird inspires us. We see each of our children as a little hummingbird—with all their beauty and color, their full potential, and their unique essence. We marvel at their small beaks, which will grow sharp and long, allowing them to reach the sweetest and most unreachable nectar of every flower. We want to accompany them on their path to their anticipated flight—the one that spins in 360 degrees and is the most spectacular in the animal kingdom.