Hummingbirds are birds comprising the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, and include the smallest extent bird species, the Bee Hummingbirds. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings 12–90 times per second (depending on the species). They can also fly backwards, and are the only group of birds able to do so. Their English name derives from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats. They can fly at speeds exceeding 54 km/h.
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