Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Here are nine hummingbird species that will amaze you with ...

Bill shape affects how efficiently a hummingbird feeds and how it competes with other hummingbirds. Because of humans, they ...

North Carolina’s most common hummingbird — the Ruby-throated hummingbird — is slated to make an appearance this month, but if you spotted a hummingbird in the last few months, it may have been a rare ...

Of over 300 hummingbirds species, which are only found in the Western Hemisphere, just seven of them can be found across Oregon. They include the black-chinned, Anna’s, Costa’s, calliope, broad-tailed ...

Hummingbirds are oceans of glittering jewels, from sapphire yellows to royal purples and emerald greens. A study published in Communications Biology revealed that hummingbirds feature such a magical ...

Whether sipping nectar from flowers and zipping through the air, hummingbirds are a sure sign of spring in California. The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which means there are ...

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