The Only Bird That Can Fly Backwards
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Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They can also fly sideways, forwards, and upside down
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Hummingbirds have a ball and socket joint in their wings that allows them to move their wings in a figure-8 pattern
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This unique wing structure allows them to hover in one spot and fly backwards
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Hummingbirds are acrobatic fliers, and are the smallest birds in the world
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They can weigh between 2-20 grams, and can be 2.25-5 inches long with a wingspan of 3-5 inches
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They are small birds with long bills, wings that look like sabers, and iridescent feathers
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Hummingbirds are known for their unique flight abilities and fast metabolism
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They feed and nest in a wide variety of terrestrial habitats, both temperate and tropical
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