“I feel there is no way to avoid thinking of color when you think of hummingbirds”, said Gabriela Venable, who is the lead author of the newly published study of hummingbird color (ref). “We give them ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hummingbirds are the most amazing little creatures. Their aerial acrobatics are a delight to behold as ...

Hummingbirds have a certain charm they bring into your garden-zipping through the air like little sparks of joy. It's easy to get hooked on watching them. If you've been wondering how to get more of ...

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There are few experiences in a garden that offer us the excitement of discovery like a hummingbird darting from flower to flower. But it’s not a matter of chance that you find these flying jewels in ...

My best efforts were being thwarted by a tiny critter that weighs not much more than a dime. I had set up a hummingbird feeder at our campsite at Burro Creek near Wikiup, Arizona, in hopes of ...

The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird watchers can all agree — hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, energetic and vibrant ...

New research shows that the nectar-drinking birds use their enhanced color vision to distinguish sources of food. By Veronique Greenwood Hummingbirds were already impressive. They move like hurried ...