Hummingbirds are birds of the family Trochilidae, native to the Americas.
They are known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their
wings 15–80 times per second (depending on the species). They are capable of sustained
hovering. They are the only birds able to fly backward.
They can also fly vertically and
laterally. Their name comes from the characteristic hum made by
their wings.
Hummingbirds are small birds with long, thin bills. The bill, combined
with an extendable, bifurcated tongue, allows the bird to feed upon nectar
deep within flowers. The bill can be opened wide, and the lower half
(mandible) has the ability to flex downward to create an even wider
opening; this facilitates the capture of flying insects in the mouth.
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Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird
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