If you are an amateur bird watcher like me, you have likely noticed that the group of birds you see in the winter is somewhat ...

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Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how to feed ...

Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of sustained backward flight, a skill made possible by their extraordinary wing ...

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: ...

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For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

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

Each year, thousands of species participate in migration for a variety of reasons: to find more abundant food sources, escape harsh weather conditions, or head to breeding grounds. It is estimated ...

Hummingbirds are fighters. While their needle-like bills help the tiny birds slurp up nectar inside flowers, the appendages serve a dual purpose: to joust with others over food and mates. Now, a new ...

Someone once wrote that nature was God's outdoor Cathedral and I marvel at his handiwork. As we sit on our front porch enjoying humminbirds flit about trying to get the sweet nectar from our bird ...