Many gardeners and birdwatchers enjoy seeing hummingbirds zipping around their garden, drawn in by a patch of vivid blooms. Morning glories (Ipomoea purpurea) have long been a favorite for this reason ...

Native honeysuckles are the ideal alternative to invasive Japanese honeysuckle. Knowing which to choose depends on where you ...

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

Hummingbirds are so called because of the buzzing sound their wings make while in flight. These brightly colored, tiny fliers are one of the most fascinating types of bird around, with their long ...

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

Hummingbirds have been in Delaware for months. But how much longer will that last? An expert explains how to create food for hummingbirds. There's an interesting reason why hummingbirds fight. Pumpkin ...

With just under a month until the start of fall, hummingbirds are starting to make their way out of Wisconsin for the season. The tiny birds, named for the rapid beat of their wings, arrive in the ...