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How do hummingbirds manage to hover in place while feeding?
How do hummingbirds manage to hover in place while feeding?
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Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) achieve hovering by rapidly flapping their wings in a figure-eight motion. This unique flight pattern allows them to remain stationary and access nectar from flowers while suspended in air.