Hummingbird wings beat incredibly fast, up to 200 times per second in some species, and are the only birds that can fly backward. |
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world and have feathers that reflect light creating iridescent colors that change. |
Hummingbirds have the highest metabolic rate of any vertebrate, consuming up to half their body weight in nectar and small insects every day. |
Hummingbirds play a crucial role in plant pollination, especially important pollinators for certain tropical plants. |
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