Hummingbird migrations take place in spring and fall and those events are cause for excitement among many people. "They are the gateway drug to bird watching because they are incredibly charismatic," ...

Small but speedy. Tiny but aggressive. Little bodies, big appetites. Hummingbirds are a study in extremes. They are the lightest North American birds. Most weigh less than two pennies at 3 to 4 grams.

If you're lucky enough to be visited by hummingbirds, you've probably spent many a moment marveling at them as they go about their busy lives. And who could blame you? They are some of the animal ...

Every spring, birdwatchers across the country welcome the return of hummingbirds as they migrate north. These tiny, beautiful birds are a delight to watch as they hover and dart throughout the garden, ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a short series on hummingbirds. We asked expert bird bander, Kay Lookingbill, if we could compile some of her wonderful fun hummingbird facts from her Facebook posts and ...

All hummingbirds fight. Most species fight for food, using their tiny bodies and sharp bills to force competitors away from ...

Everyone enjoys hummingbirds and we enjoy books about them. Many years ago, I found a small book titled "Hummingbirds." It was written for children but the beautiful illustrations, as well as the ...

My friend in Columbus, Georgia, reminded me that I need to put out the hummingbird feeder as she is already seeing hummingbirds return to the many beautiful glass nectar feeders in her yard. Is your ...