On Second Thought . . .

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird charges in fast before slamming on the brakes midair, reconsidering a flower already claimed by a bumblebee and opting to hover elsewhere instead.

Sharing the Nectar Patch

Hummingbirds and bees typically ignore one another while feeding, as both are focused on nectar collection, though territorial species like large carpenter bees may occasionally chase hummingbirds away, and hummingbirds can show brief aggression when defending a food source. (Source: Hummingbird101)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird versus Bumblebee

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