Relying on the principles of game theory and incorporating previously collected behavioral data, the researchers developed a model of hummingbird behavior to better understand how some birds choose ...

These erratic fliers hold special spiritual significance for many, and those drawn in by them have learned to hold still with a handheld feeder to watch these gorgeous birds enjoy some nectar. But ...

Hummingbirds are remarkable for many reasons. Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards with wings that beat 60 to 80 times per second, which works out to around 720 to 5,400 times per ...

For the first time, scientists described a hummingbird chick potentially mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to avoid getting eaten. When Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin ...

The white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a jewel-toned hummingbird found in the neotropical lowlands of South America and the Caribbean. It shimmers blue and green in the sunlight as it flits ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Q. We have several hummingbird feeders that we put out every day during spring and summer in Clarksville, Tennessee. We have been doing this for several years and have had dozens of visiting birds.

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 ...