Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Humming Bird
Humming Bird
- Unique Ability: The only bird capable of flying backwards due to its unique wing structure.
- Flight Mechanics: Hummingbirds can rotate their wings in a full circle, allowing them to hover and move backward, which is critical for feeding from flowers.
- Size: They are small birds (typically 3 to 5 inches long) and known for their rapid wing beats (up to 80 beats per second).
- Habitat: Found primarily in North and South America.
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Other Birds
- Sparrow: Small, active birds found worldwide, but they cannot fly backward.
- Penguin: Flightless birds that use their wings for swimming, not flying.
- Woodpecker: Known for pecking at tree trunks, they can fly but not backward.