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The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18-24 g (6/10 - 8/10 of an ounce) with a wingspan measuring approximately 21.5 cm (8½ in) in length, and wing strokes as slow as 12 per second. This is approximately the same length as a European Starling or a Northern Cardinal, though the Giant Hummingbird is considerably lighter due to its more slender build and fairly long bill. It is the only...

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