Here are ten mind-blowing facts about hummingbirds that will change the ... Their high-energy diet allows them to sustain their rapid wing movement, and they visit hundreds of flowers daily ...

Hummingbirds are particularly drawn to gardens that showcase colorful, nectar-rich flowers and plants. Sugary nectar accounts for 90% of a hummingbird's diet, supplying them with energy.

I never really thought about it much, but writing articles will (should) cause you to think about some things. One of those things popped up today: Do I have a favorite bird? After a brief ...

They hover often, and also fly upside down and backwards. These hummingbirds have extremely short legs, so they cannot walk or even hop with any efficiency. Ruby-throated hummingbirds live in ...

Like many “western” hummingbirds, the broad-tailed is increasingly found in late fall and winter in the southeast. Polytypic (2 ssp.; nominate in North America). Length 3.5–4"; bill 16–20 mm.