Most of us know of the ruby-throated hummingbird, a common visitor that weighs between 3 and 5 grams, less than a nickel. Behind that dazzling beauty, however, lies a solitary and aggressive ...

A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have ...

This Black-capped Chickadee is selecting options from a high-protein, high-fat seed blend which is especially designed to address the nutritional needs of feather growth and molting. During the ...

Hummingbirds have returned to New York. The very first ruby-throated hummingbirds were spotted within New York state by mid-April - two on Long Island and one in the Hudson Valley, according to ...

Hummingbirds are back in Massachusetts, as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration. Ruby-throated hummingbirds were reported April 15 and 17 in the Central Massachusetts ...

Hummingbirds are back in Michigan in many areas as the migration is in full swing. With warmer temperatures here in Michigan, hummingbirds are making their return to the area. The Michigan Storm ...

Planting native, colorful flowers like Penstemon and Columbine can attract hummingbirds to your yard. When using a feeder, mix one part white sugar with four parts water and avoid red dye.

Hummingbirds are one of nature's most fascinating creatures. They're the only birds that can fly backwards, upside down, and while hovering, and even though they weigh less than a nickel, they have ...

Two unrelated groups of nectar eaters, hummingbirds and sunbirds, have evolved different techniques to slurp the sweet liquid from flowers. The tongue suctioning employed by sunbirds is unique among ...

Hummingbirds have started appearing in parts of New York. By mid-May, the birds should be present throughout the entire state. The very first ruby-throated hummingbirds were spotted within New York ...