As temperatures warm, the sight of a hummingbird or two becomes an exciting prospect. These colorful creatures may be tiny but they're a delight to watch, especially if it's from your own patio or ...

Hummingbird migrations take place in spring and fall and those events are cause for excitement among many people. "They are the gateway drug to bird watching because they are incredibly charismatic," ...

Many people would love to see more hummingbirds in their yards on a daily basis. Not only are hummingbirds amazing plant pollinators, but they're also fun to watch. The more you know about ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are named for the bright red feathers on the throats of the males. During our Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza Sept. 18 and 25 at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a short series on hummingbirds. We asked expert bird bander, Kay Lookingbill, if we could compile some of her wonderful fun hummingbird facts from her Facebook posts and ...

While many people are cutting carbohydrates and replacing sugar with substitutes, there is one species whose diet is quite the opposiite: the Ruby-throated hummingbird. Hummingbirds have been burning ...

Tiny among birds, Anna’s hummingbirds are considered medium-sized and stocky for a hummingbird. Anna’s hummingbirds are 3.9 to 4.3 inches long with a wingspan of 4.7 inches. Their weight ranges from 0 ...

Everyone loves to watch hummingbirds — tiny, brightly colored blurs that dart about, hovering at flowers and pugnaciously defending their ownership of a feeder. But to the scientists who study them, ...

Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating birds in the world. Found only in the Americas, these tiny creatures are known for their vibrant colors, rapid wing movement, and remarkable agility. They ...

Hummingbirds have hypnotized humans since our ancestors first reached the Americas centuries ago. These minuscule birds are a wonder of the natural world, packing several almost otherworldly powers ...