How
Human Activities Can Harm Hummers
Long ago, people killed hummingbirds for their
beautiful feathers. We don't do that anymore, but humans
do put up some roadblocks to their survival. Here are some of
the big ones:
-
Habitat
Destruction in wintering and breeding grounds, and
along migration routes. Human activities such as clearing
forests for wood and agriculture can destroy nectar plants,
shelter, and other hummingbird habitat features. Sprawling
areas of houses, lawns, and stores also make food and breeding
habitat hard to find.
If
you were a hummingbird passing through, could you meet
your needs in these environments? Why or why not? |
| |
|
Photo:
Brandon Hood |
Photo:
Alan Schein Photography/Corbis |
What are some other roadblocks? Read on . . .
|
