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What's the heart beat of a hummingbird?

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The average heart rate of a hummingbird in flight is 1200 beats per minute compared to an average rate of 250 beats per minute while at rest.

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A normally active hummingbird will have a heart rate of 1260 beats per minute. When in a state of torpor, which is a state very similar to hibernation, the hart rate of a torpid hummingbird will be between 50 to 180 beats per minute.

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