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 ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). Eleven hummingbird species have been spotted ...

North Carolina’s most common hummingbird — the Ruby-throated hummingbird — is slated to make an appearance this month, but if you spotted a hummingbird in the last few months, it may have been a rare ...

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Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate to Connecticut in mid-April, marking a delightful springtime event.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Here are nine hummingbird species that will amaze you with ...

The hummingbird study that Tom Smith and Chris Schneider are conducting in Ecuador is part of a much larger research program spanning three continents. Evolutionary biologists are fanning out and ...

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Whether sipping nectar from flowers and zipping through the air, hummingbirds are a sure sign of spring in California. The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which means there are ...

Eleven hummingbird species have been spotted in North Carolina, though the Ruby-throated hummingbird — the most prevalent species in the state by a landslide — is the one most of us will see this ...