Animals

Which bird can fly backwards?

Hummingbird

Background

Only the hummingbird can truly fly backwards. Its wings rotate like a propeller. It can also hover in place and even fly upside down. No other bird masters this flight style. He flaps his wings up to 80 times per second while doing it.

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