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Identify and Attract an Anna’s Hummingbird
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to spot them.
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Meet the Calliope Hummingbird: Smallest Bird in the U.S.
Learn how to identify a Calliope hummingbird, where to find these tiny birds, what the males and females look like...
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Identify and Attract a Rufous Hummingbird
The orangey-red rufous hummingbird is feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see...
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Rufous vs Allen’s: Hummingbird Look-Alikes
Similar field marks and overlapping ranges make it difficult to identify a rufous vs Allen's hummingbird. Learn how to tell...
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How to Identify a Broad-Billed Hummingbird
Find out what a broad-billed hummingbird looks like and sounds like. Plus, find out where you can spot these colorful,...
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Meet the Magnificent Rivoli’s Hummingbird
The Rivoli's hummingbird is a striking, shimmery flier. Learn how to identify these gorgeous birds and why their name was...
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Hummingbird Eyes Can See More Colors Than Humans
A research study reveals a hummingbird's large eyes see the world in a wider range of brilliant colors than people...
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How Long Do Hummingbirds Live?
How long do hummingbirds live? What determines their survival? Here's how old the hummingbirds in your yard grow to be—and...
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Costa’s Hummingbird: Jewel of the Desert
Find out what a Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover the southwestern range where you can see this tiny yet...
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See a Violet-Crowned Hummingbird in the Southwest
Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...
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Meet the Brilliantly Colored Buff-Bellied Hummingbird
Buff-bellied hummingbirds shimmer in southern Texas. Find out what they look like, what foods they eat, and where they build...
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How to Identify a Lucifer Hummingbird
Get details about the bright colored lucifer hummingbird, including what males and females look like. Plus learn about their nests...
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Identify and Attract an Allen’s Hummingbird
Learn what a male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbird looks like. Learn about their range, preferred habitat and migration.
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How to Identify a Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in western...
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4 Hummingbirds You Might See in Colorado
You can spot plenty of hummingbirds in Colorado! From black-chinned to rufous, learn where and how to see hummers in...
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7 Types of Hummingbirds to Look for in Oregon
If you live in Oregon, hummingbirds will be frequent visits to your backyard. Here's the types hummingbirds you might spot...
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Look for These 8 Species of Hummingbirds in Texas
The Lone Star State has plenty to offer hummingbird fans! Discover the species of hummingbirds in Texas and where to...
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7 Hummingbirds You Might See in California
Birders in the "golden state" can see plenty of gorgeous hummingbirds! Find out where each of the seven hummingbird species...
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Amazing Arizona Hummingbirds (and the Best Places to See Them)
August is the best time of year to observe hummingbird species in southeast Arizona. Learn the best hotspots for Arizona...
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Do Swallow Bird Sightings Have Special Meaning?
Swallows are lovely birds — but you might not know they've been significant and admired all the way back through...
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16 Super Sweet Baby Swallow Pictures
There's nothing cuter than a baby swallow — except multiple baby swallows! Check out our collection of too-cute photos of...
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Look for Violet Green Swallows in the West
The violet green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find...
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9 Fascinating Barn Swallow Facts
From symbolism to their bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests,...
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8 Types of Swallow Birds You Should Know
From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...
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Cliff Swallow vs Barn Swallow: Spot the Differences
Learn how to look for the differences between a cliff swallow vs a barn swallow, two similar birds that are...
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How to Identify and Attract a Purple Martin
Purple martins nest in colonies of six to eight pairs or more. Learn what these birds look like, what they...
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How to Identify and Attract a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how...
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What Foods, How Often and How Much Do Hummingbirds Eat?
Birding experts discuss what do hummingbirds eat—and how often they eat it! A hummingbird's diet includes more foods than you...
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How to Identify and Attract a Tree Swallow
Learn how to identify a male and female tree swallow. Find out about their nests, song, range map and what...
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7 Fascinating Facts About Swift Birds
Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...
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15 Types of Hummingbirds Found in the United States
If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...