The white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a jewel-toned hummingbird found in the neotropical lowlands of South ...

Tiny hummingbird chicks were observed mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to survive in the Panama rainforest–a first for science.

Females provide all care for young hummingbirds. They lay one to three eggs, incubate them for about two weeks, and, after hatching, feed their young for about three weeks. A female may have ...

Hummingbird chicks pretend to be a caterpillar to avoid being eaten, reveals new research. The tiny birds, smaller than a ...

From the moment their tiny eggs hatch to their first wobbly flights, young hummingbirds are just as fascinating as the adults. Baby hummingbirds, otherwise known as chicks, are the tiniest birds ...

When we think of hummingbirds, speed is often the first thing that comes to mind. These fast-flying birds are practically hyperactive in their behavior, with the metabolism to prove it. Hummingbirds ...

the team closely monitored the nest and witnessed a chick hatch from the egg. Unlike most hummingbirds that are born naked, the jacobin chick was covered in long brown feathers, looking nearly ...

Hummingbirds are about to make their annual spring migration up the East Coast, meaning birdwatchers will soon be able to attract, feed and gaze at the wildly colorful bird. "Ruby-throats arrive ...

As North America emerges from winter, hummingbirds are embarking on great migrations that could pass through your area soon. The small birds, known for their long beaks and ultra-fast wings that ...