This Tiny Bird’s Heart Beats 1,200 Times a Minute — And It Can Fly Backward

Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial ...

This bird can hover mid-air like a helicopter, fly backwards, and its heart beats 1,200 times a minute

The story of hummingbirds began millions of years ago, when a tectonic shift reshaped South America, and the Andes Mountains ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Who can fly backward?

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 ...
IFLScience

There's Only One Bird That Can Truly Fly Backwards

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...
AOL

Where Do Hummingbirds Go When It Gets Cold?

Hummingbirds are pretty amazing creatures. They're the smallest bird—most weigh less than a nickel—and they're also the only bird that can fly backward. In terms of speed, they can set some records: ...
AOL

When Will Hummingbirds Return to Texas This Year?

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. Their wings are in constant motion when flying, allowing them to travel at a speed of 60 miles per hour. They consume almost as much energy while hovering as a ...