Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to reach the best breeding grounds first. The 600-mile journey takes 15-20 hours, and the birds double their body weight to prepare ...

Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada. Here's how you can improve your chances of seeing one.

My friend in Columbus, Georgia, reminded me that I need to put out the hummingbird feeder as she is already seeing hummingbirds return to the many beautiful glass nectar feeders in her yard. Is your ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — These colorful creatures are ready to return to Albuquerque. Hummingbirds of different sorts and sizes are making the trek to their summer homes, and on that journey, we ...

Michigan bird lovers, now's your chance to keep an eye on hummingbirds as they fly north this spring. With spring 2025 hummingbird migration season underway, Hummingbird Central offers a digital map ...

Hummingbird flight mechanics have been well studied but far less is known about how their sense of touch helps them sip nectar from a flower without bumping into it. Most of what scientists know about ...

Several years ago a young hummingbird that had been blown out of its nest was brought in to the rescue center; as it grew, I wondered how it would learn the intricacies of hummingbird flight.

How fast do hummingbirds fly? Hummingbird wing speed varies depending on the species. The smaller the hummingbird, the faster it flaps its wings. Ruby-throated hummingbird wings beat about 50 times a ...