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 nests, range and migration.
Birds of Summer: Identify 8 Types of Swallow Birds
From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...
The Ultimate Bucket List for Hummingbird Lovers
These activities, from hummingbird festivals to feeding tips, are seriously cool ideas that every hummingbird enthusiast should experience.
How to Identify and Attract an Allen’s Hummingbird
Identify male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbirds. Learn about their call, the range where you can spot this species, and...
How to Identify Anna’s Hummingbirds
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. It can be found all year along the Pacific Coast, as...
17 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Hummingbirds
Discover fun hummingbird facts, like what is on the hummingbird diet, colors of their feathers, if they sing, how far...
How to Identify Black-Chinned Hummingbirds
Black-chinned hummingbirds wag their tails as they feed across the western United States. Learn what the males and females look...
Look for Violet-Crowned Hummingbirds in the Southwest
Look for violet-crowned hummingbirds in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what these birds look like and discover facts about their...
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...
Get to Know Tough and Tiny Rufous Hummingbirds
Orangey-red rufous hummingbirds are feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their...
Meet the World’s Largest and Smallest Hummingbirds
You may think all hummingbirds are the same size, but the giant hummingbird and bee hummingbird stand out as the...
How to Identify Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Look for ruby-throated hummingbirds in the eastern states during summer. See what males and females look like and learn about...
How Long Do Hummingbirds Live?
Learn the lifespan of hummingbirds, and discover how long hummingbirds can live in the wild and in captivity at zoos.
Discover the Truth About Common Hummingbird Myths
Should you add red dye to hummingbird feeders? Find out as we separate hummingbird myths from hummingbird facts.
What Do Hummingbirds Eat?
Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman discuss all of the foods that hummingbirds eat—their diet includes more than you may...
Hummingbirds Can See Even MORE Colors Than Humans, According to Researchers
A new study reveals hummingbirds' large eyes see the world in a wider range of brilliant colors than people can...
5 Hummingbird Videos You Can’t Miss
From nest building to snoring (yes, snoring!), the behavior captured in these hummingbird videos will captivate your bird-loving heart.
Do Hummingbirds Sing? The Many Sounds of Hummingbirds
Listen carefully the next time you see a hummingbird and learn about the variety of hummingbird sounds.
Attracting Hummingbirds: Western Species
Did you know that of North America’s 20 hummingbird species, most are unique to the West? Learn about attracting hummingbirds...
Tree Swallow
The hardiest swallow, it arrives early in spring and even winters over in some localities. When insects are unavailable, the...
Purple Martin
Native Americans once attracted these voracious insect eaters by hanging gourd houses near their villages. Purple Martins nest in colonies...
Jewell of a hummingbird
I think this Broad-billed Hummingbird is one of the most brilliantly colored birds that can be found in the United
Chimney Swifts: from babies to flight
This is a photo of a young Chimney Swift on it’s first flight after being released from my local wildlife