Why Do Hummingbirds Hover?

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This 20 May 2019 video says about itself:

Why Do Hummingbirds Hover? | Nat Geo Wild

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.

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