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treated but that the fibres are natural and unhandled. The nests of the various species can differ a lot - in the wild, the Amazilia Hummingbird builds cup-shaped nests made of plant wool and cobwebs which are placed on the upper side of branches. In contrast, the nests of the Green-tailed Trainbearer are built of mosses and rootlets and are placed underneath overhangs on slopes.


Most hummingbirds are very


territorial, and males and females are not normally together. Some species like the Amazilia Hummingbird seem to be more hardy and can be kept more easily than others. This species can be found in some zoos in Europe.


12 BIRD SCENE


However, the Green-tailed Trainbearer is more delicate and sensitive to changes in its environment. The enclosures in the breeding centre are build so that the females have their own enclosure and the males are housed in adjacent areas. The male is only allowed to enter a female’s enclosure when she is actively building her nest. After successful pairing, the male is directly separated again and the female can concentrate on incubating the eggs and caring for the young. From our season opening in March 2012 our visitors are able to experience the exciting world of the hummingbirds as well in the


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