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A hummingbird is any of various birds of the
family Trochilidae, found in the Americas.
The name is derived from the sound produced
by the rapid vibration of their wings.
Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured, and
have long, needlelike bills and tongues to
obtain nectar from flowers and capture
insects. They are the only birds able to fly
backwards.
See also BIRD.
Subject by: Scott Southall