Hummingbirds are believed to be the only animal that can truly hover, says the National Audubon Society. They can do so by flapping their wings 20 to 80 times a second.
100 Mind-Blowing Hummingbirds Facts
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They are also able to hover and change flight direction quickly. These birds are such skilled flyers that they are often referred to as the flying ninja.
Hummingbirds can fly backwards.
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.
To hover, hummingbirds may beat their wings up to 200 times per second.
Hummingbirds can’t walk or hop. Their tiny legs are only used for perching and moving sideways while perched.