Biologists at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are capturing and banding some of the world’s smallest birds.

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over a yard when the birds stop showing up the way they used to. Feeders that ...

The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an ...

With the work it takes to raise a hummingbird family, females are typically scarce through the summer. But now, they're starting to appear.

Fourth of July is used as a rule-of-thumb date to mark the turning point — the high noon — of the natural year.

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

Many birds survive the night by burning through their reserves. We’re doing something similar. Here’s how to stop living on ...

Daniel Hipp is a dab hand at attracting hummingbirds, and can even get them to swoop by as he plays chess. Hipp’s video shows ...

Hummingbird videos can be a great way to practice mindfulness, giving you a chance to focus on the present moment. By ...

Cardinal climber is a fast-growing annual vine with brilliant red blooms that hummingbirds love, making it a colorful choice ...

Adding more hummingbirds to your yard might be easier than you think. It all starts with a splash of just the right color.

One of the best ways to attract birds and other wildlife to your outdoor space is through adding native plants, and this ...