You might know hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. You might not realize all 363 species of hummingbirds on Earth occur in the New World. If you go to Africa or Thailand or ...

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like ...

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As they zip around in search of nectar, hummingbirds have no trouble navigating dense foliage and other tight spaces. This feat is especially impressive for hummers, because unlike other birds, they ...

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That may sound surprising when you consider the mobility of these tiny buzz birds. With jet-like speed they can fly forward and backward, shoot directly up or dive rapidly and even hover in one place.