How many times per second does a hummingbird flap its wings?

A hard science trivia prompt from the quest1on archive. Try it first, then compare your answer with the explanation and related questions below.

Explanation

Hummingbirds beat their wings about 80 times per second — so fast it creates that distinctive humming sound. This requires eating up to twice their body weight in food daily.

Did you know?

Hummingbirds beat their wings about 80 times per second — so fast it creates that distinctive humming sound. This requires eating up to twice their body weight in food daily.

More like this

Looking for more science trivia? Visit the Science Trivia hub or explore the full archive.