I’ve been noticing more than one ruby-throated hummingbird at my feeder recently. Two, sometimes even three, sharing the feeder. None of these have the ruby-throat of an adult male. So, these are ...
This immature ruby-throated hummingbird is probably a young male. This identification is based on the very beginnings of red speckles on the throat, which will eventually develop into iridescent red ...
Who doesn't love hummingbirds? Anyone can appreciate a hummingbird from an experienced birder to your average, everyday person. The ruby-throated hummingbird, named for the bright orange feathers the ...
TOLEDO, Ohio — As spring approaches, the annual migration of the ruby-throated hummingbird has begun. These tiny, incredible creatures are once again embarking on their long journey from their ...
As summer turns to fall, New Jersey's ruby-throated hummingbirds will head south for the winter. How to track their migration ...
Want to see hummingbirds this spring? A feeder could bring them to your yard. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their way across Michigan as they migrate northward to their breeding grounds. They ...
With the recent spring-like temperatures in South Carolina this year, floral blooms are in abundance, buzzing bumblebees, birds chirping and pollen blanketing every inch of the outdoors. Along with ...
Learn about the frantic fluttering that makes the hummingbird’s wings a blur. Find out how the bird produces its distinctive sound.
A naturalist friend, when needing to kill some time on expeditions, has a favorite question for his guests: Can you name the three birds that hover in flight? Most people come up with birds like ...
What Does a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Look Like? The male ruby-throated hummingbird steals the show with a green body and ruby red throat that glistens like jewels in the sunlight. Its vibrant green ...