When Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick in Panama’s dense rainforest, the bird biologists didn’t know what they were looking at. The day-old bird, smaller ...

Hummingbirds are known for their small stature and beautiful coloring. These little birds are not very peaceful; in fact, they arequite territorial. Male hummingbirds are aggressive towards other ...

Relying on the principles of game theory and incorporating previously collected behavioral data, the researchers developed a model of hummingbird behavior to better understand how some birds choose ...

Hummingbirds are highly specialized feeders with rapid metabolisms that force them into constant competition for energy-rich nectar sources. Their extendable, tongue-like structures and hovering ...

The white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a jewel-toned hummingbird found in the neotropical lowlands of South America and the Caribbean. It shimmers blue and green in the sunlight as it flits ...

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 ...

The peak of fall hummingbird migration in Indiana happens in September, especially the first two weeks of the month. Many Hoosiers have noticed an increase in hummingbird activity at feeders and ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are arriving in Mississippi as they make their way to breeding grounds in North America and for many, the first leg is an incredible feat as they fly non-stop over the Gulf ...