Hummingbirds are the only birds that are so small that a praying mantis could attack them. Regardless, if you've done your share of birdwatching, you know you'll always see them eating. How long...

When it comes to nests, hummingbirds are similar to other wild birds — they won’t reuse their old bird nests. Hummingbird nests are too fragile to last more than one season, so females often make...

Banding is not harmful to birds, and the bands can stay on the birds for the duration of their life. Hummingbird bands provide researchers and ornithologists with informations about a birds migratory...

Hummingbirds arrive at different times in different states and live year-round in some southern and western states. A good rule of thumb is put out your feeder starting by March as most hummingbirds...

Hummers copulate for only four seconds, and they separate once the ritual is done. The female goes to her dedicated spot and lays eggs, while the male continues his flirt with other females....

Hummingbirds remember and recognize humans, they are known to fly over and around humans to alert them of spoiled or empty feeders. Spending time taking care of and feeding hummingbirds can be...