Hummingbirds are small, fast-flying birds that are attracted to the sweet nectar of flowers. Bug zappers, on the other hand, are devices that use ultraviolet light to attract and electrocute insects. While hummingbirds are not typically attracted to bug zappers, they can be if the zapper is placed near a source of flowers.
There are several reasons why hummingbirds might be attracted to bug zappers. First, the ultraviolet light emitted by bug zappers can mimic the light that is reflected by flowers. This can attract hummingbirds to the zapper, even if there are no flowers nearby. Second, the insects that are attracted to bug zappers can provide a food source for hummingbirds. Hummingbirds will often eat insects that have been electrocuted by the zapper.