Cold snaps can freeze nectar fast. Here’s what bird experts say about whether hummingbird feeder heaters are really needed.

Seeing a hummingbird is always a highlight for me, and it doesn’t happen nearly enough. While at a public gardens conference in Denver a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a hummingbird nest on a light ...

But when veterinarians can confidently detect fractures, it means they can stabilize the bones using tools like splints. According to Mitchell, hummingbird bone fractures can heal as fast as one to ...

Have hummingbirds visited your feeders this season? Our appreciation for our tiny avian neighbors is well documented, which is why our eyes are always peeled for a glimpse of a hummingbird flitting ...

A naturalist friend, when needing to kill some time on expeditions, has a favorite question for his guests: Can you name the three birds that hover in flight? Most people come up with birds like ...

Scientists tried for years to understand how a hummingbird tongue and beak works. Discover the fascinating ways these tiny fliers use their tongues and beaks.

Since spring has finally sprung, you can look forward to seeing some gorgeous blooms all around (if you haven't already). And along with these blooms come everyone's favorite sweet-beaked tiny ...

Hummingbirds have become a favorite garden visitor for many people—and hummingbird feeders and flowers help bring them to your yard for your viewing pleasure. But while you may be aware that ...

Hummingbirds are undoubtedly among the favorite birds in North America and in the Southeast, ruby-throated hummingbirds are by far the most often seen. Their numbers are large and they're easily ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating south for the winter, but other species may winter in Mississippi. Coastal residents have a higher likelihood of spotting wintering hummingbirds, including ...

Got your feeders out yet? Spring is nearly here and already life has begun to stir across South Carolina. Splashes of color have started to sprout from certain trees and flowers. And the buzzing of ...