Hummingbirds can fly up to 30 miles per hour and beat their wings up to 80 times per second. Their hearts can beat up to 1,260 times per minute!
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They can also hover in mid-air, fly upside down, and even fly sideways!
These tiny birds have an incredible memory and can remember every flower they have visited and how long it will take a flower to refill with nectar.
Despite their small size, hummingbirds are fiercely territorial and will fiercely defend their feeding areas from other birds, even much larger ones.
Hummingbirds have a high metabolism and need to eat constantly to fuel their energy-intensive lifestyle. They consume half their body weight in sugar each day!
These remarkable birds are found only in the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. They come in a variety of stunning colors and are a joy to watch in the wild.