Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like almost every other bird species, they can do it all: hover, fly upside down and ...

You might know hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. You might not realize all 363 species of hummingbirds on Earth occur in the New World. If you go to Africa or Thailand or ...

Hummingbirds can hover and fly backwards Did you know that hummingbirds are the only birds capable of hovering for a sustained period of time? Sure, there are other species that can hover, like ...

That may sound surprising when you consider the mobility of these tiny buzz birds. With jet-like speed they can fly forward and backward, shoot directly up or dive rapidly and even hover in one place.

Whether you are a bird enthusiast or a renowned ornithologist, nothing is as captivating as watching hummingbirds. Their tiny size, bright colors, and acrobatic flying–they can fly backwards and ...