CU Boulder researcher analyzes 50 years of data to show the relationship between certain birds’ unorthodox behavior and their traits Hummingbirds are iconic, easily recognized by their plumage, ...

The male Allen’s hummingbird has warm rusty-orange flanks, breast band, face, neck, and tail, as well as a green back and crown. They often have a rusty-orange rump, and sometimes show rusty-orange at ...

The Calliope hummingbird is a mighty flier! See what a Calliope hummingbird looks like, where to find the tiny birds, and how ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This article is more than 2 years old. Here are nine ...

Hummingbird pollination helped pineapples and other bromeliads evolve into one of the world's most diverse plant families.