So how do they do it? 50 - 200 beats per SECOND

            Most birds have long arm bones and short finger bones, but our hummers are the opposite, allowing them to only flex at the shoulder.  And that ball and joint at the shoulder allow the 50 to 200 wingbeats per SECOND in a fast figure eight motion with nearly 180-degree rotation, which gives them their helicopter hovering and flying ability.
   

Taken on: September 18, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS 80D, f/5.6, 1/320 sec, 200mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 80D
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/320)
Focal Length:	200mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Elements Organizer 13.0
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