What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Hummingbird?

By  Sciencing Staff

The life expectancy of a hummingbird is from 3 to 6 years, but some hummingbirds have been found to live as long as 12 years in captivity. Understand the life cycle of a hummingbird with information from a national wildlife steward in this free video on bird life.

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