A swift bird. As a new-world creature, considered a Step From Period Practice (SFPP).

No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.

See also: Hummingbird in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

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Hummingbird Hovering

Default posture: close. No proper coloration. The posture “hovering” is used for hummingbirds with wings elevated and addorsed, head forward, and tail beneath the body.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

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Hummingbird Rising

Default posture: close. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

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Hummingbird Volant Wings Addorsed

Default posture: close. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

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