Hummingbirds on a stem, crossing their beaks - Jiri Vlach/Shutterstock It's difficult not to pause when a hummingbird zips into view, and if you want more of these gorgeous birds to visit your garden, ...

Should you embrace dandelions to help hummingbirds and other birds? Find out if dandelions are a source of nectar for ...

If your local hummingbird is getting a bit aggressive, it may have a drinking problem. A recent study by University of California, Berkeley biologist Robert Dudley indicates that, along with nectar, ...

Hummingbirds are among the most beloved backyard birds with their tiny jewel-colored bodies. Luckily, attracting them doesn’t require a huge garden or specialized feeders. In fact, one of the easiest ...

Dr. Crystal Heath shares how to create a haven they’ll return to.

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

Witnessing the agile wing motion of a tiny hummingbird, radiant in color and unbelievably teeny in size, is nothing short of mesmerizing. Beyond their fascinating, fairy-like presence, hummingbirds ...

How flowers have evolved particular colours, shapes and scents to attract pollinators has long fascinated ecologists. Now, using artificial flowers and high-speed video, researchers have gained ...

Hummingbirds weigh only 0.7 ounces or less but are known to be extremely smart with a brain larger in comparison to body size than any other bird. They also remember year to year where each feeder is, ...