06 November 2016 1 2K Report

According to different internet sources The Horned Sungem (Heliactin bilophus)  is reported to have the fastest wingbeat per second in hummingbirds during hovering. It can make 90 wingbeats per second when it's hovering to drink nectar from flowers.

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_Sungem

http://worldbirds.eu/abch/horned_sungem.htm

http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/bird_records.aspx

However, I haven't found the source for this information. Does anyone know the source (article, report or book)?

Regards,

Ronny

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