Hummingbirds flap their wings nearly 50 times a second, allowing them to feed in place. It's like treading water, but in mid-air and at high speed. | National Geographic

Hummingbirds are the ultimate aerial acrobats - they can fly backwards, rotate on the spot, and even fly upside down! See them in action: | National Geographic Animals

North American hummingbirds beat their wings an average of 53 times per second, and can fly forward, backward, and even upside down! | National Geographic Animals