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 ...

The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story included an incorrect ratio for water to sugar in hummingbird food. There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds in the world. While ...

This National Hummingbird Day, learn the buzz about these bizarre and beautiful birds Megan Kalomiris Hummingbirds play an important role in the pollination of many flowers, and they receive nectar ...

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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 ...

Hummingbird migrations take place in spring and fall and those events are cause for excitement among many people. "They are the gateway drug to bird watching because they are incredibly charismatic," ...

I have always recommended feeding the birds. They are an important part of a natural organic gardening program. One sure way to limit their presence is to spray toxic chemical pesticides, so hopefully ...