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," ...

This was one seriously agitated ruby-throated hummingbird. Almost 40 years ago, but I can still see myself and four undergraduate assistants standing in a small opening within a heavily forested ...

The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) is the smallest bird in the world by both length and weight, measuring only 5.5 cm (2 ...

The nests are only about the size of a golf ball. Sometimes the babies are reunited with their parents, but often they'll be brought to the shelter for care until they can be released back into the ...

Whether you are a bird enthusiast or a renowned ornithologist, nothing is as captivating as watching hummingbirds. Their tiny size, bright colors, and acrobatic flying–they can fly backwards and ...