Anyone lucky enough to live somewhere frequented by hummingbirds knows how exciting it is to see one of these vibrant little creatures fluttering around the garden. Fortunately, if you live in a ...

CU Boulder researcher analyzes 50 years of data to show the relationship between certain birds’ unorthodox behavior and their traits Hummingbirds are iconic, easily recognized by their plumage, ...

Fall hummingbird migration brings increased numbers to the Southeast, with young birds joining the southward journey. Homeowners can support hummingbirds by providing clean feeders with a simple sugar ...

FEEDING AND RELATED BEHAVIOR OF HUMMINGBIRDS : WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE BLACKCHIN ARCHILOCHUS ALEXANDRI BOURCIER AND MULSANT BY FRANK BENÉ ...

They can fly backwards and hover in place. They weigh about as much as a penny but can consume up to three times their body weight in food every day. They’re ...

There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds.