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," ...

Bill shape affects how efficiently a hummingbird feeds and how it competes with other hummingbirds. Because of humans, they ...

When our hummingbirds leave in the fall, I'm always sad to see them go. You probably know the feeling right? Looking out your windows and not seeing the tiny birds flitting around leaves a bit of an ...

That flash of color. The telltale buzzing. When hummingbirds come to visit, it's a joyous time of year. Providing these sweet little birds with nectar in a feeder is a popular way to bring them close ...

Kristin Hostetter is the Head of Sustainability at Outside Interactive, Inc. and the resident sustainability columnist on Outside Online. Hostetter has worked as a journalist in the outdoor industry ...

Like a crown jewel, a hummingbird nest is one of the great wonders in all of nature. They are so tiny, so perfect. Yet, few of us have ever seen a hummingbird nest. This is because they are nearly ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One children’s author is encouraging people to join in her 2025 Hummingbird Habitat Challenge. Shannon Green, known professionally under the penname Sparkles, created this ...

SAN DIEGO >> The San Diego Zoo’s two newest exhibits offer a glimpse of some of the world’s smallest birds and its largest, most fearsome lizards. On Tuesday, the zoo debuted its new Komodo dragon and ...

The creation of a successful hummingbird habitat in your garden is easy. Like other birds, nature's answer to jet planes need food, water, and spots for nesting, roosting and perching. Hummingbird ...