Stunning footage of hummingbird as it lands on a boy's hand

Mathias has always had a way with animals so it was no surprise when he was able to coax a few hummingbirds over to sip on some nectar that he put in his outstretched palm.

In a secluded area on the edge of the rainforest in Ecuador, these hummingbirds gather nectar from flowers. They are attracted to bright colours and they have learned that these humans offer sweet nectar in the small, bright red dishes.

With wings that beat hundreds of times per second, the hummingbirds are a blur to the human eye until they hover or land. It is rare that we get a good look at these beautiful creatures because they are always moving so quickly.

Mathias is demonstrating how to coax the beautiful little birds over for a drink. They are so trusting that they will also land in his hand to rest as they sip on the nectar.

Hummingbirds have an incredibly fast metabolism that requires them to eat constantly. They struggle with going more than a few hours between meals. As they sleep at night, hummingbirds actually slow their metabolism, entering a state that resembles hibernation so that their need for calories will also decrease.

There are many different species of hummingbird and they come in various sizes and colours. Almost all of them are striking with their iridescent plumage and vivid colours.