The tiny jewel-like iridescent coloring bird, little more than two inches long, is remarkable for far more its decorative qualities. Its flying abilities are unique and the only man-made object that come near to matching the bird's versatility is the helicopter. The bird's WINGS, unlike most other birds, have particularly long "HAND" bones to which the feathers are attached. The wings can MOVE in many directions like the HUMAN WRIST. The flexibility allows the bird to KEEP its BODY PERFECTLY
STILL while hovering. The wings move very fast -up to 78 beats a second- in a number "8" shape, all that can be seen is a propeller-like blur that creates the characteristic humming SOUND. The bird is able to fly backward, forward, and upside down; to accelerate to full speed at takeoff; and to stop abruptly when it arrives at its destination. Amazing migrators, they are known to wing their way as far as 2000 miles to reach their destination.
The SPIRITUAL significance of the bird is very deep among the Andean people. The bird is known as a MESSENGER and STOPPER of TIME. Also symbolizes LOVE, JOY, and BEAUTY.
Able to flight backwards is interpreted as ABILITY TO LOOK BACK IN TIME BUT MUST NOT DWELL IN IT, INSTEAD MOVE FORWARD.
A symbol of RESURRECTION, because the bird seems to die on cold nights but comes back to life again at sunrise. When the heart is hurt it seems to die but still it is a chance to heal coming to life again.
The fierce INDEPENDENCE of the bird symbolizes that we can heal from deep wounds that make us weak and dependence of others but if we face our own demons then we will be STRONG and able to find the way to heal. Reaching this stage, INDEPENDENCE will knock at our spiritual door in a healthy way.
The tiredness of the bird seeking the sweetest nectar tells us that FOREVER we need to SEEK OUT THE GOODNESS OF LIFE and THE BEAUTY OF EACH DAY.
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