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 ...

For most gardeners, seeing hummingbirds in your yard is a delight. If you want to invite more of them, there's a beautiful, ...

"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 ...

"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 ...

The tubular shape of sage flowers is perfect for enticing hummingbirds to your yard. Even though it's September, there are still some varieties you can plant.

Butterflies, which feast on the flowers' abundant nectar and pollen, will also make your garden burst to life. Here's what makes red valerian worth adding to your yard and why hummingbirds ...

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 ...

The birds of summer, those energetic hooded orioles are gone. Every year from March to September these colorful clowns ...

Hummingbirds make every day in your garden a joy as they whir by in acrobatic flight. You can attract them by planting flowers they love or by putting out a feeder or two. You’ve probably noticed that ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Hummingbird enthusiasts and modernists alike will fall for the colorful ...

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 ...