Hummingbirds- Mihail Monsters and Animals (SE-AE version) (''bird'')
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 87 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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"Hummingbirds are among the smallest of birds. These nectarivores got their name because of the humming sound created by their beating wings. They hover in the air with rapid wing-flapping, which also allows them to fly at high speeds. All hummingbirds depend on flower nectar to fuel their high metabolisms and hovering flight. They also have the highest metabolism of any known homeothermic animal. To conserve energy when food is scarce, and nightly when not foraging, they go into torpor, a state similar to hibernation."
by Beastmaster Mihail
(Who is Beastmaster Mihail? He is my avatar/persona within the universe composed of all my mods. He is the ingame author who writes the texts that are usually presented as descriptions for my mods. A former monster hunter, now a dedicated scholar, he is planned to be released as an NPC in late 2022/early 2023, doing the same job in-game as my descriptions do on Nexus.)
- 5 new creatures: Sapphire- throated Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Green-crowned Hummingbird, Crimson-headed Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird.
- 5 new ingredients: (the bodies of the 5 variants mentioned above)
So far no incompatibilities have been found between this mod and other mods.
(OBS- If by chance when installing several of Mihail's mods at the same time you are asked about files overwriting those of other Mihail mods or other authors mods, don't worry because they are just the same files shared between mods. I recommend that on these occasions always give preference to the files contained in my mods, and among mine always give
Adds hummingbirds to Skyrim as ambient creatures, featuring realistic hovering and fast flight animations. A lightweight wildlife mod from Mihail with 1,764 endorsements, last updated in November 2022. Ideal for players seeking to enhance Skyrim's natural atmosphere with minimal impact.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,764 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads
- Lightweight wildlife addition that boosts immersion without heavy scripts
- From Mihail, a well-known creature mod author with a solid track record
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter creature spawns or leveled lists
- Purely cosmetic – no gameplay mechanics, so not for players wanting new interactions
For Skyrim players who want to make the world feel more alive with small, realistic wildlife. Perfect for nature lovers and immersion enthusiasts who enjoy subtle ambient additions. Skip if you're looking for combat-ready creatures or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily
- Place this mod after other creature mods to avoid overwriting spawn lists
- Check for patches if you use mods that overhaul Skyrim's leveled lists
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mihail
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 89,615
- Endorsements
- 1,764
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 11/14/2022
- Updated
- 11/14/2022
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