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hummingbird feeders also help give hummingbirds nectar, the necessary fuel for their long migrations. Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected].

bee balm and hummingbird sage, which are rich with nectar. Perches: Give them somewhere to rest, both open and somewhat sheltered. Insects: Hummingbirds also get protein from small insects.

These birds consume nectar from plants in addition to small insects, to even pollen and sap. They also favor flowers “red in color and tubular in shape,” according to Hummingbird Central.