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 ...

Because billions of birds migrate in North America, this asynchrony of needs and availability of resources could become a widespread problem Male broad-tailed hummingbirds (hereafter BTH), Selasphorus ...

One of my favorite joys of the summer months is watching our amazing hummingbirds. The broad-tailed hummingbirds arrive around May 1. We often have wintery weather during the month of May, so it is ...

There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds.

Eleven hummingbird species have been spotted in North Carolina, though the Ruby-throated hummingbird — the most prevalent species in the state by a landslide — is the one most of us will see this ...

More western species show up when they are migrating, and the ruby-throated hummingbird sometimes will stay longer than usual. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are typically the only species of hummingbirds ...

The broad-tailed hummingbird was feeding noisily at the feeder when a bolt of copper shot from the sky right toward it. Flashes of red, green and orange filled the air as the two miniature-flying ...

The world’s tiniest bird is heading back to Texas for the spring. Nine species of hummingbirds are common in Texas, and another six have made appearances in the state, according to Texas Parks and ...