(http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koolibrilased) Koolibri erakordselt tõhus süda lööb 1200 korda minutis ehk 20 korda sekundis. (http://www.miksike.ee/docs/referaadid2005/koolibri_annesulg.htm). Koolibritel, nagu enamikel organismidel kiire ainevahetusega, on lühike eluaeg ja paljudel surevad juba esimesel eluaastal. Neil, kes esimese aasta üle elavad, on keskmine eluiga 3-4 aastat. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird järgi) http://haikudo.wordpress.com/2007/10/20/joy-of-hummingbirds-a-gunsaku/ PESITSEMINE Koolibrid pesitsevad jaanuari-ning augustikuu vahelisel perioodil, ajal, mil õitsevad tema lemmikpõõsad. Isaslind tunneb emase vastu huvi lühikest aega. Ta võlub emaslindu hoogsa kaarja lennuga. Väikestesse parvedesse kogunevad koolibrid vaid pesitsusajal. Paaritumise järel isaslind eemaldub ja jätab pesitsemise ning järeltulijate kasvatamisega seotud mured emaslinnu kaela. Koolibrite pesa on väikese, ent sügava kausikese kujuline
diverse ecosystems with a wealth of plants and animals. · Areas of heavy rainfall contain stands of bamboo, ferns, ebony, mahogany, and rosewood. · Cactus and similar dry-area plants are found along the south and southwest coastal area. Parts of the west and southwest consist of large grasslands, with scattered stands of trees. The Jamaican animal life- typical of the Caribbean, includes a highly diversified bird life. Parrots, hummingbirds,cuckoos, and green todies provide examples. Other birds are abundant. The wild hog is one of the few native mammals in Jamaica, but there are many reptiles and lizards, including the Rastafarianism A religion with deep political convictions, Rastafarianism began in the slums of Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s. African religious tradition has heavily influenced the culture of Rastafarianism and biblical themes have heavily influenced the religion's belief system.
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So go ahead and eat the whol Moist, rich and dreamily creamy. Every biteful is sinfully delicious. Our NY-style classic, but now you can count it as a fruit serving. Like a Chocolate Crème Egg, except a three layer cake. Topped with icing bunnies and marshmallow c Summer sunshine, ripe blueberries and sugary lemonade. Takes you back to the good ol' days. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. May turn your lips and teeth purple, but probably worth it. Made out of actual hummingbirds. No, not really. But this pineapple and banana cake may attract a fe Spicy and sweet-- the best thing about Autumn. Bring it to Thanksgiving, or kick off the holiday season eating the whole thing yourself. Much easier to eat than bobbing for apples, but the caramel icing will still leave you sticky. A bite of this cake will give you a great deal more pleasure than biting the limbs off a gingerbread ma A French classic. Its name means "Yule Log