Mention hummingbirds in Mississippi and ruby-throated hummingbirds will most likely be the species that comes to mind. They are the only hummingbird species that breeds in eastern North America and ...

There are 365 different types of hummingbird living across the Americas, of which 15 live in the United States. In some cases, knowing their common names can make them easy to identify, like the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Here are nine hummingbird species that will amaze you with ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). Eleven hummingbird species have been spotted ...

Bill shape affects how efficiently a hummingbird feeds and how it competes with other hummingbirds. Because of humans, they ...

Hummingbirds love flower nectar and Colombian ornithologist Juan Camilo Ríos-Orjuela wants to find out how that has influenced their evolution, including how it could have led to the great species ...

The world’s largest hummingbird has been hiding in plain sight for centuries — and scientists only discovered the species is distinct from another giant species after attaching tiny backpacks to ...

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