From lifers to optics to vagrants, birding has a vocabulary all its own. Birders who are especially fond of hummingbirds, however, know there are even more special words for these special birds. Knowi…

There’s no denying that kids love hummingbirds just as much as adults do. Planning hummingbird activities for kids is a great way to get youngsters interested in these tiny birds and supporting…

Clean, fresh nectar is essential to keep hummingbirds well-fed and healthy, especially in hot summer weather. Hummingbird feeders, however, can be notoriously difficult to clean thoroughly. Fortunatel…

Tiny birds have no time to waste and baby hummingbirds don’t stay babies for long. That short period in the nest, however, is a critical one. Birders who know how long hummingbird babies stay in…

Though they are the world’s smallest birds, hummingbirds have some of the biggest feathered attitudes and will often fight with one another. They might even attack and chase much larger birds or…