Scientists just discovered bees and hummingbirds are drinking alcohol

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Source: ScienceDaily Health

Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260325005908.htm...

Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:05:29 EDT

Scientists have discovered that bees and hummingbirds drink alcohol contained in flower nectar. Flower nectar often contains a small amount of alcohol. Pollinators like hummingbirds drink it all day long. They consume amounts of alcohol equivalent to the amounts that humans drink. Nevertheless, they show no signs of intoxication. This suggests a surprising evolutionary tolerance.