In the animal kingdom, flying is already a marvel. But imagine a bird that can not only hover in place but also fly backwards—and do it for hours without tiring. Sounds like something out of a ...

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like ...

Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of sustained backward flight, a skill made possible by their extraordinary wing ...

Have hummingbirds visited your feeders this season? Our appreciation for our tiny avian neighbors is well documented, which is why our eyes are always peeled for a glimpse of a hummingbird flitting ...