| Flying and Hovering There are evolutionary strengths that allow hummingbirds to fly forward, in reverse, and maneuver sideways as breezes blow the flowers. A scientific test showed that hummingbirds are able to hover for as much as 50 minutes in one place – a strength that allows them to gather nectar tirelessly. Hummingbirds also stop and accelerate instantly, lift straight up and down, and pivot while hovering. Hummingbirds can even escape quickly from a flower by flipping into a backwards summersault where they briefly fly in reverse while upside down! |
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