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

A homeowner captured a beautiful garden visitor in their backyard, one that plays an important role in the health and ...

When I became serious about birding in the 1990s, I wasn’t thinking about milestone birds. Then they started creeping up. The ...

Planning to leave your hummingbird feeders out all winter? If you don't follow these steps, it could cause your winged ...

A tiny, avian newcomer has fluttered into a yard in Chilmark, and bird watchers still have a chance to see it.  For the first time, a rufous hummingbird has been spotted on the Island. While this ...

A white-necked jacobin hummingbird chick surprises scientists, scaring away wasps by mimicking a poisonous caterpillar.

While female green hermit hummingbirds have curved bills, males’ straighter mouthparts are built for stabbing one another, a ...

We’re off to a cold and snowy winter. And wouldn’t a hummingbird be feeding at a residence in Wyoming. The homeowners are ...

This month I’m heading to southeast Arizona in pursuit of birds — hummingbirds, in particular. It’s the best time of year for it, despite the heat. I hope to raise my hummingbird life list to 14 or 15 ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

The sight of a hummingbird hovering at a feeder is one of the simplest yet most delightful garden experiences for any bird lover, ourselves included. When presented with the opportunity to test out ...