Xantus’s Hummingbird, a vibrant avian species, is renowned for its radiant plumage and quick, delicate flight. Native to Baja California, Mexico, this hummingbird has iridescent green and bronze ...

Discover the 17 best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your garden and yard. Design a pollinator-friendly space with vibrant blooms and nectar plants.

A veterinary technician posted online that she found a hummingbird whose tongue was unable to retract, likely because of fungal spores attached to its mouth or esophagus ...

Discover the 17 best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your garden and yard. Design a pollinator-friendly space with vibrant blooms and nectar plants.

Our hummingbird cake layers banana cake with a pineapple-lime jam, whipped cream cheese frosting, and lots of pecans for a new take on the beloved classic. Skip to main content.

Anna’s hummingbirds have evolved to have longer, larger beaks to access backyard feeders in urban areas. It could be a step toward becoming a “commensal” species that lives alongside humans ...

CHUCK MARTIN: One animal that I have never been asked to get rid of is hummingbirds. My guess is that hummingbirds must be good guests and don’t outstay their welcome.

Hummingbirds are small birds with long narrow beaks and fast wings that beat 60 to 80 times a second. They can fly forward or hover and excel at flying backward. Their tiny feet allow them to ...

A rufous hummingbird, Central Oregon’s most common hummingbird species. (Courtesy Barb Rumer) Gwen Bartonek is endlessly fascinated by hummingbirds. She loves observing their territorial behavior.

Myxococcus xanthus is a Gram-negative bacterium that grows by microbial predation or by degradation of complex macromolecules. When starved, M. xanthus cells aggregate and form spore-filled ...

Hummingbirds often brave downpours to gather the nectar needed to avoid starvation. This Anna’s hummingbird shakes off rain as a wet dog does, with an oscillation of its head and body.

Think you’re a real bird watcher? Dive into this stunning optical illusion challenge where only the most observant eyes can spot the hidden hummingbird hiding in plain sight among dense forest ...