When researchers found a hummingbird with glittering gold feathers, they initially thought a new species had been discovered, but what they actually found was far more unusual. The bird — found in ...

Most birds that flit through dense, leafy forests have a strategy for maneuvering through tight windows in the vegetation — they bend their wings at the wrist or elbow and barrel through. But ...

Now that we’re in the second half of October, landscapes are finally showing color. But I have no idea how long the fall color will last because of the dry weather. Alongside one road David and I ...

The White-tipped Sicklebill is one of the unique hummingbirds found in the tropics - Video/Caption 📸 by @gourmetbiologistIts unique bill makes it an easy stand out for looks. This specialized bill ...

Hummingbirds are so called because of the buzzing sound their wings make while in flight. These brightly colored, tiny fliers are one of the most fascinating types of bird around, with their long ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to reach the best breeding grounds first. The 600-mile journey takes 15-20 hours, and the birds double their body weight to prepare ...

Now that we’re in the second half of October landscapes are finally showing color. But I have no idea how long the fall color will last because of the dry weather. Alongside one road David and I ...

Hummingbirds are highly maneuverable fliers, flitting forward and backward as they home in on flowers. But in the dense foliage many inhabit, they often encounter gaps that are too narrow for their ...

An Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) navigating an aperture too small for its wingspan by sidling through while flapping its wings. Credit: Marc Badger, UC Berkeley Most birds that flit through dense, ...