Nature

Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air

Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now - high speed video lets us enter their world.

Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air

53m 11s

Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now - high speed video lets us enter their world.

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    Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air - Preview

    S28 E5 - 30s

    High-definition, high-speed footage of hummingbirds in the wild helps viewers to understand the world of hummingbirds as never before. 6/12/2013

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