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," ...

Scientists tried for years to understand how a hummingbird tongue and beak works. Discover the fascinating ways these tiny ...

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 ...

Every spring, birdwatchers across the country welcome the return of hummingbirds as they migrate north. These tiny, beautiful birds are a delight to watch as they hover and dart throughout the garden, ...

Since spring has finally sprung, you can look forward to seeing some gorgeous blooms all around (if you haven't already). And along with these blooms come everyone's favorite sweet-beaked tiny ...

The researchers came across this discovery through the use of picocam, a 3D-modeling technology that Mansfield developed, ...

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 ...

Corrections & Clarifications: The ruby throated hummingbird is rarely seen in Arizona. A previous version of this article was incorrect about its prevalence in the state. Arizona is a hummingbird ...

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 ...