Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards.
Their tiny legs are only used for perching and moving sideways while perched.
Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and constitute the biological family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring 7.5–13 cm in length. The smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5 cm bee hummingbird weighing less than 2.0 g.Wikipedia
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
Speed: 79 km/h (Maximum, Diving)
Scientific name: Trochilidae
Higher classification: Apodiformes
Mass: Ruby-throated hummingbird: 3.1 g, MORE Encyclopedia of Life
Did you know: Most hummingbirds die in the first year of their life. softschools.com
Photos of Hummingbirds Link here Hummingbird Photos
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