Humming birds are the only birds able to execute a stable hovering flight. They are able to „stand“ in the air like a helicopter and can fly in every direction - even backwards. No other bird can do this!
Humming birds are the only birds able to execute a stable hovering flight. They are able to „stand“ in the air like a helicopter and can fly in every direction - even backwards. No other bird can do this!
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Location: Cartago Province, Orosi, Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Johannes Oehl / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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