Identifying the types of hummingbirds that feed in your yard can be both fun and frustrating. Sometimes it’s simple, but in some places distinguishing between species be downright challenging. Much ...

Every spring, hummingbirds embark on an ambitious migration, flying thousands of miles from Central America and Mexico to breeding grounds in the U.S. and Canada. Hummingbirds migrate an average of 23 ...

Hummingbirds in North America are currently experiencing contrasting population changes, and little is known about the factors contributing to these changes. We examined the demography of two species ...

SALT LAKE CITY — It's about 3 inches long and weighs as much as a penny. But a calliope hummingbird is a tough little bird. It can fly up to 5,600 miles in a year. Despite its tiny stature, the ...

Hummingbirds, the tiniest birds in the world, have some impressive flying and navigating skills. Most North American hummingbird species are migratory. Each year, these minuscule creatures head south ...

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

In 1985, an odd-looking hummingbird appeared at a local couple's feeder. Since then, dozens of other rufous hummingbirds have ...

An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of hummingbirds. The birds are projected to arrive in Michigan later this month. Hummingbirds are flying north, and Michigan birdwatchers can ...

If dogs are a man's best friend, then hummingbirds are a man's best backyard companion. These delightful, colorful, little birds are not just entertaining but also are great pollinators throughout the ...