The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight
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Kristiina J. Hurme and Alejandro Rico-Guevara |
TED-Ed
• April 2021
In just a matter of seconds, hummingbirds can perform astonishing aerial acrobatics, eat lunch in midair, pollinate a flower, even escape threats while upside-down. And they can do this all while achieving sustained hovering flight— an aerial feat no other bird can perform. How do they do it? Kristiina J. Hurme and Alejandro Rico-Guevara explore the incredible flying capabilities of hummingbirds. [Directed Lisa Vertudaches, narrated Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Phil Brookes].