Hummingbirds have a unique bone in their tails. Embedded within the tendons of the muscles that lower the tail is a pair of ...

Residents in West Haven, Connecticut, are complaining about a persistent humming sound that is keeping them up at night and causing others anxiety. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Sam Brock shares an ...

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 ...

The sharp, elongated bills of green hermit hummingbirds aren’t just fine-tuned for feeding; they also allow males to joust like knights over mates The iridescent green hermit hummingbird is known for ...

You love watching these tiny jewel-toned wonders zip around your garden all season long. But as the number of daylight hours wanes, it’s likely you’ll see fewer hummingbirds in your back yard.

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 ...

Red valerian, also known as Jupiter's Beard, is a low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant's bright color and tubular shape provide ideal feeding conditions for ...

One of the many signs of fall, aside from the chilling temperatures and the changing colors of the leaves, is the departure of New Jersey's beloved hummingbirds as they begin their annual migration to ...

Fall is nearly here in Michigan and hummingbirds are already making their trek southward for winter. A digital map from Hummingbird Central offers a chance to track hummingbird sightings across ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents will likely spot their last hummingbirds of the year soon, as the birds stop to refuel at feeders before migrating south for the winter. In August, hummingbirds ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbirds that commonly appear in Rhode Island. They generally leave by mid-September, with males usually leaving first. Mass Audubon recommends taking your ...