Hummingbirds may fly close to you because they are looking for food sources, or want to scan your face to familiarize themselves with you. Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds out there; yet,...

The six types of butterfly bushes recommended to plant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies are Butterfly Weed, Tickseed, Purple Coneflower, Joe-Pye Weed, Switchgrass, and Hummingbird Mint. A...

Rufous Hummingbirds have a beautiful, rusty orange color. They migrate thousands of miles to their wintering grounds. They actually are one of the most aggressive bird species of hummingbirds in...

Hummingbirds do perch, just not when eating. Hummingbirds will perch on a branch to relax for about 80% of their day. They also perch at night when they sleep and go into a state of torpor. If...

Hummingbirds are "Apodiformes," a word originating from the greek "a-pod," meaning "no foot." Hummingbird feet may appear small and useless, but are essential for perching, nesting, fighting, and...

There are 7 Hummingbirds in Washington state. The most commonly sighted is the Anna's hummingbird, who is a year-round resident. Seasonal visitors include the rufous, black-chinned, calliope,...