The wings of some species flap up to a hundred ... The smallest can weigh less than two grams. The largest, the giant hummingbird found in Peru and Chile, tips the scales at around 20 grams.
Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London reported discovering 190 new species in 2024, but its list includes fossils in addition to living things such as a clearwing moth and a vegetarian ...
The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking ... as these speedy little birds can beat their wings 53 times a second and fly in an acrobatic style matched by few other birds.
Hummingbirds are known to be quite small... but this one is giant! Here's where to spot the large, awe-inspiring giant ...