Tennessee Warbler, Nectar Thief
These songbirds drink nectar without helping pollinate flowers.
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Show Notes
Tennessee Warblers love drinking nectar, but they do it without helping to pollinate flowers. By tapping a hole into the base of a flower, these warblers enjoy an easy meal while bypassing the flower’s pollen. But they give back to their ecosystems in other ways – such as eating countless insects!
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