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How fast do hummingbirds wings beat?

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A rate of 1260 beats per minute was measured in a Blue-throated Hummingbird. In torpid hummingbirds, the heart rate can drop to 50-180 per minute. read more

The giant hummingbird's wings beat as few as 12 beats per second and the wings of typical hummingbirds beat up to 80 times per second. A slow-motion video has shown how the hummingbirds deal with rain when they are flying. read more

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Fastest wing-beats: Ruby-throated hummingbird | 9 birds ...
Source: mnn.com