Hummingbird Sideways Strategy

A hummingbird flying sideways through a small hole (8cm wide, narrower than the bird’s 12cm wing span), viewed from the side and below. The first three clips show the hummingbird flying through the hole at full speed. The fourth clip shows the hummingbird flying through the hole in slow motion, briefly hovering in front of the hole before turning and flying through sideways. CREDIT: Marc Badger -- GET MORE POPULAR SCIENCE E-mail newsletter: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Flipboard: @PopularScience Podcasts: