I got this link from one of the insect lists that I subscribe to and was fascinated by the text and pictures. Predation of a bird by an insect is certainly not something that I had considered before.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/backyardbirds/hummingbirds/mantis-hummer.aspx?sc=birdwireJul2005

Best wishes,
Ron McCluskey
Cheney, WA