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Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

They linger in the flowers for a long time, sometimes flying and sometimes "grounded". Image source: Visual China

Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

Wildlife photographers photographed these adorable hummingbirds in Costa Rica. Image source: Visual China

Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

They are small and able to hover in the air by flapping their wings quickly (15 to 80 times per second, depending on their size). Image source: Visual China

Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

It is also the only bird that can fly backwards. Image source: Visual China

Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

They suck nectar from blooming flowers for food. Image source: Visual China

Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar
Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar
Costa Rica: Hummingbirds "hover" in the air to suck nectar

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