A naturalist friend, when needing to kill some time on expeditions, has a favorite question for his guests: Can you name the three birds that hover in flight? Most people come up with birds like ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — As spring approaches, the annual migration of the ruby-throated hummingbird has begun. These tiny, incredible creatures are once again embarking on their long journey from their ...

Here at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, we are getting ready for our annual Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza on Sept. 13 and 20. The fall Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration has already begun, so we’ve ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The first Ruby-throated hummingbirds have been spotted in Southwest Virginia! Hummingbird migration is underway as these tiny travelers make their way across the country. Many of them ...

There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds.

NORFOLK, Va. — Each spring, the ruby-throated hummingbird embarks on an incredible migration journey from its wintering grounds in Central America to breeding territories in North America. This tiny ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating south for the winter, but other species may winter in Mississippi. Coastal residents have a higher likelihood of spotting wintering hummingbirds, including ...

It’s nearly time for North Carolina’s most prevalent hummingbird to make its first appearance. The state’s most common hummingbird, the Ruby-throated hummingbird, is migrating back to North Carolina ...

If you’re quick, you may see a hummingbird flitting around your garden or possibly hovering as it sips nectar. These tiny birds are marvels for reasons beyond what you might already know. The most ...

I’ve been noticing more than one ruby-throated hummingbird at my feeder recently. Two, sometimes even three, sharing the feeder. None of these have the ruby-throat of an adult male. So, these are ...