Hummingbirds are speedy little creatures. Ruby-throated hummingbirds flap their wings at a blurry (and tough to photograph!) ...

The average length of a sword -billed hummingbird’s beak ranges from 8 to 12 centimeters (3.1–4.7 inches). Their beaks are ...

Hummingbird flight mechanics have been well studied but far less is known about how their sense of touch helps them sip nectar from a flower without bumping into it. Most of what scientists know about ...

The hummingbirds are back in our gardens after spending the winter in warmer places. That means it’s time to make hummingbird syrup and hang up the feeders. The male hummingbirds will show up first to ...

Find out what experts say about the question: do hummingbirds mate for life? Also learn how male hummingbirds flirt to ...

Is your hummingbird feeder still up? Are you interfering with their migration south by keeping it out? Here's when you can ...

Whether sipping nectar from flowers and zipping through the air, hummingbirds are a sure sign of spring in San Luis Obispo County. The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which ...