04/05/2026
Hummingbirds p*e frequently, often releasing a fine stream of liquid waste every 15–20 minutes, because they consume massive amounts of nectar (75–80% water). To maintain a light body weight for hovering, they expel liquid waste equivalent to 56% to 149% of their body weight daily, making them one of the few birds that excrete liquid urine. A White-necked Jacobin caught mid-stream.
