Ruby-throated hummingbirds zip, zoom and dart from one food source to another. Because they constantly burn energy while on the move, they may eat up to two or three times their body weight (which ...

The flash of a tiny bird darting through your backyard—iridescent green, a throat like a jewel, wings buzzing like a bee—signals the presence of one of ...

In addition to seeing more than one ruby-throated hummingbird at the feeder, calmly feeding side-by-side, I’ve had a number of people ask me why they aren’t seeing any male ruby-throated ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds have high energy demands, so they will consume nectar quickly. Make sure to refill the feeder regularly, especially during migration seasons when they need to refuel for ...

Our ruby-throated hummingbirds, as they begin their long migration south, need more than just the ability to hover in front of a flower, delicately sipping nectar; they also need strength, stamina ...

A beautiful capture of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird in mid-flight has earned our ‘Photo of the Week’ title.. Taken by ephotozine member TDP43, the image showcases the bird’s vibrant colours ...

The hummingbirds are almost back to Massachusetts. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that breeds in the Bay State. While they're tiny - they weigh less than a nickel – they make ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are in the midst of their collective mid-spring migration north, meaning bird-watchers in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will soon be able to observe ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only native hummingbird in Michigan, and can be seen throughout the state in deciduous woodlands, forest edges, meadows, orchards and gardens.

Female ruby-throated hummingbirds do all of the nest-building, egg-sitting and child-rearing. After the eggs hatch, it takes between 14 and 31 days for the chicks to fledge.