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 ...

Like a crown jewel, a hummingbird nest is one of the great wonders in all of nature. They are so tiny, so perfect. Yet, few of us have ever seen a hummingbird nest. This is because they are nearly ...

A hummingbird’s nest is almost as hard to find as hen’s teeth. Yes, there are rare occurrences of a mutant short-lived chick with teeth. Although the species lost its teeth about 80 million years ago, ...

Welcome to spring! Yes, it’s cool and wet and the calendar says that we’ve got over a month to go until the equinox, but there is a truer sign of the season: birds are preparing to nest. In some early ...

Tiny hummingbird nests, with their coffee-bean-size eggs, are a tempting treat for predators. But a new study finds that hummingbirds have evolved a clever approach to home security: They use hawks as ...

Plant honeysuckle to attract hummingbirds to your garden. The fragrant perennial shrub has a tubular flower that is perfectly suited to the birds' beaks. Fenkep Now that the last cold snap of winter ...