The Bizarre Anatomy of Hummingbirds

Have you ever watched a tiny little hummingbird and wondered how they manage to practically hover in midair? Join us for a new episode of SciShow where we'll take a look into the anatomy of these fascinating tiny wonder birds! Let's go!
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