Female Hummingbirds Mimic Male Plumage to Dodge Harassment
To go unbothered while feeding, some female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds adopt a surprising tactic: mimicking the plumage of males.
Giant Hummingbirds Do Exist — Here’s Where to See One
Hummingbirds are known to be quite small... but this one is giant! Here's where to spot the large, awe-inspiring giant...
8 Fascinating Swift Bird Facts You Should Know
Learn facts you need to know about a swift bird. These airborne birds can’t sit still. Get facts about swift...
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...
Calliope Hummingbird: Smallest Bird in the U.S.
Learn what a Calliope hummingbird looks like, where to find these tiny birds in the U.S., and how to attract...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Identify a Violet-Crowned Hummingbird
Look for a violet-crowned hummingbird in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what this bird looks like, what they sound like...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Identify a Violet-Green Swallow
The violet-green swallow is a shiny green flier that swoops and soars in the West. Discover where to find them,...
10 Fascinating Barn Swallow Facts
From symbolism to bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests, songs,...
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...
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...
Identify and Attract a Purple Martin
Purple martin birds nest in colonies of six to eight pairs or more. Learn what these swallows look like, what...
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...
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...
