The hummingbird is named after its pleasant humming sound when it hovers in front of flowers to feed. But only now has it become clear how the wing generates the hummingbird's namesake sound when it ...

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in ...

Hummingbird Heaven is an up close look at the behavior and beauty of these little birds. Hummingbirds can hover, fly backwards, they can even fly upside down. They are so tiny but their personalities ...