1,260 Heartbeats per Minute

Last update: April 3, 2023 in Wild Numbers
1,260 Heartbeats per Minute

The hummingbird is a fascinating little creature: it's the tiniest bird in the world, sees ultraviolet light, and its heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute. That is pretty impressive when you think a hummingbird baby is generally smaller than a penny.