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 their nests.
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...
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...
How to Identify a Costa’s Hummingbird
Find out what a male, female and juvenile Costa's hummingbird looks like. Also discover where you can see these tiny...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lucifer Hummingbird: What’s in a Name?
Was the Lucifer hummingbird really named after the devil? Discover details about the rare bright-colored flier, including where to find...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Identify a Black Chinned Hummingbird
Black-chinned hummingbirds wag their tails as they feed across the western United States. Learn what the males and females look...
Look for a Violet Crowned Hummingbird 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 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.