Yale ornithologist Richard Prum has spent years studying the molecules and nanostructures that give many bird species their rich colorful plumage, but nothing prepared him for what he found in ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hummingbirds are the most amazing little creatures. Their aerial acrobatics are a delight to behold as ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how to feed ...

With their vibrant colors, hummingbirds seem as if they belong in the tropics—and they do. Fewer than 20 species of these little gems can be found found regularly in the United States and Canada. By ...

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There are few experiences in a garden that offer us the excitement of discovery like a hummingbird darting from flower to flower. But it’s not a matter of chance that you find these flying jewels in ...

My best efforts were being thwarted by a tiny critter that weighs not much more than a dime. I had set up a hummingbird feeder at our campsite at Burro Creek near Wikiup, Arizona, in hopes of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird watchers can all agree — hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, energetic and vibrant ...

New research shows that the nectar-drinking birds use their enhanced color vision to distinguish sources of food. By Veronique Greenwood Hummingbirds were already impressive. They move like hurried ...