Several years ago a young hummingbird that had been blown out of its nest was brought in to the rescue center; as it grew, I wondered how it would learn the intricacies of hummingbird flight.

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like ...

From a hummingbird in flight to up-close encounters with parasites and their hosts, these images will spark the curiosity within. Scientists at the Altshuler Lab at the University of British Columbia ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — These colorful creatures are ready to return to Albuquerque. Hummingbirds of different sorts and sizes are making the trek to their summer homes, and on that journey, we ...

How fast do hummingbirds fly? Hummingbird wing speed varies depending on the species. The smaller the hummingbird, the faster it flaps its wings. Ruby-throated hummingbird wings beat about 50 times a ...

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds. The annual migration of hummingbirds ...