If you're lucky enough to be visited by hummingbirds, you've probably spent many a moment marveling at them as they go about their busy lives. And who could blame you? They are some of the animal ...

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly forward and backward. They can hover in midair, fly sideways and even upside-down. Here are some other interesting facts about the birds: Hummingbirds will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s something so exquisite about hummingbirds that makes them a joy to behold when you spot them in your yard. It’s a treat to ...

The return of warmer weather brings the return of Iowa's bird population as millions of feathered friends fly north for spring. In particular, hummingbirds will make their way back to Iowa in the next ...

Since late March and early April, ruby-throated hummingbirds have been returning to the state as part of their annual spring migration from Mexico and Central America. These amazing birds are among ...

Pesticides are the nerve center threat driving hummingbirds away, thinning their insect prey and contaminating nectar. This matters because insects form the protein-rich diet hummingbirds need, so ...

The first hummingbirds to arrive in the spring are met with appropriate fanfare, the gossamer-winged travelers feasting on the sweet nectar of flower and feeder alike. How much longer will ...

Are you noticing more hummingbirds at the feeders? Now that more frequent cold fronts are passing through North Carolina, their migration is underway, and it will be for the next several weeks. Are ...