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  • The Portuguese called them beija-flor, or “flower kisser.”

    Birdology Sy Montgomery 2010

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  • Beija (kiss) - flor (flower)... Kisses-flowers:

    yes, this is the Portuguese word for "Hummingbird."

    wonderful!

    May 1, 2009

  • Beija (kiss) - flor (flower)... Kisses-flowers:

    yes, this is the Portuguese word for "Hummingbird."

    wonderful!

    May 1, 2009

  • Beautiful! Thanks.

    May 1, 2009