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Th BBC reports on how hummingbirds avoid overheating

Colourful footage, shot with a thermal camera, has revealed how hummingbirds avoid overheating as they beat their wings up to 70 times per second. The birds have “windows” for heat loss, around their eyes, shoulder joints, feet and legs.

Read full story and see video at  How hummingbirds avoid overheating – BBC News