The average 4-inch hummingbird takes around 150 breaths in a single minute — and that’s while they’re at rest! When flying, hummingbirds beat their wings more than 50 times per second, increasing their need for oxygen as well as food.
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The average 4-inch hummingbird takes around 150 breaths in a single minute — and that’s while they’re at rest! When flying, hummingbirds beat their wings more than 50 times per second, increasing their need for oxygen as well as food.