There are 365 different types of hummingbird living across the Americas, of which 15 live in the United States. In some cases, knowing their common names can make them easy to identify, like the ...

Identifying the types of hummingbirds that feed in your yard can be both fun and frustrating. Sometimes it’s simple, but in some places distinguishing between species be downright challenging. Much ...

Observing hummingbirds as they zip around your yard and garden is a real treat, so of course plenty of gardeners want to know how to start a hummingbird garden to attract them. You can fill your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This article is more than 2 years old. Here are nine ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). Eleven hummingbird species have been spotted ...

Just because hummingbirds visit your flowers or feeders, doesn't mean there's a nest nearby. But there are several clues when ...