Swifts and Hummingbirds(120 species)

Two separate families of small, aerial birds in the order Apodiformes are recognized for their remarkable flying abilities: the swifts and the hummingbirds.

Swifts are renowned for having extraordinary airborne speed and agility. These birds may spend the majority of their lives in flight thanks to their large, narrow wings and aerodynamic bodies. Swifts may be found all throughout the world and are especially good at catching insects midair with amazing accuracy. They migrate widely, covering great distances to find breeding and wintering areas. Swifts are frequently observed darting across the sky at great speeds and are well-known for their aerial acrobatics.

Among the tiniest birds in the world, hummingbirds are well-known for their vivid feathers and remarkable hovering skills. They are mostly found in the Americas, ranging from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, with tropical regions having the maximum diversity. Due to their particular flight muscles and unusual ball-and-socket shoulder joint, hummingbirds have remarkable control over their ability to hover, fly backward, and maneuver. Their primary food source is nectar from flowers, which they can access deeply into with their long, thin bills and elongated tongues. They eat spiders and tiny insects in addition to nectar for protein. The name "hummingbird" comes from the humming sound that hummingbirds make when they beat their wings quickly

Hummingbirds and swifts are both amazing aerial acrobatics, each specially suited to their own biological niches. For both researchers and bird aficionados, their unique behaviors and adaptations make them an intriguing subject of study and observation.