Hummingbirds lay eggs in tiny nests, usually 2 eggs per clutch. The female incubates the eggs for about 2 weeks until they hatch.
After about 3 weeks, the young hummingbirds fledge the nest. They are still dependent on their mother for food and guidance.
Once hatched, the mother feeds the chicks a diet of regurgitated nectar and insects. The chicks grow rapidly and develop feathers.
As the young hummingbirds mature, they learn to forage for nectar and insects on their own. They start to explore their surroundings.
Within a few weeks, the young hummingbirds become independent and start their own journey. They will eventually migrate like their parents.
The life cycle of a hummingbird comes full circle when the young birds reach maturity and begin the cycle anew by finding a mate and nesting.