Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the bird which can fly backwards

  1. Owl

  2. Humming bird

  3. Emu

  4. Kiwi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The humming bird is the correct answer - it's the only bird that can fly backwards deliberately and routinely. Hummingbirds have unique ball-and-socket joints in their shoulders that allow them to rotate their wings 180 degrees in all directions, enabling backward flight. They often fly backwards when backing away from flowers after feeding. Owls, emus, and kiwis cannot fly backwards - kiwis and emus are flightless, while owls can fly forward but not in reverse.

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