The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat, though the female of the species does not. You would have to look quickly to see either, however, as these speedy little ...

It’s nearly time for North Carolina’s most prevalent hummingbird to make its first appearance. The state’s most common hummingbird, the Ruby-throated hummingbird, is migrating back to North Carolina ...

With just a turn of the head, a hummingbird explodes in iridescent radiance. A hummingbird gorget (the patch of colorful feathers covering its throat) instantly blazes in shades that span the color ...

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 ...

If you’ve noticed your hummingbird feeder hasn’t had too many visitors this summer, you’re not alone. A listener wrote in ...

Red is not the essential color for your hummingbird feeder. Research has shown that the birds have no innate preference for red. They see other colors just as well. A yellow or blue feeder would be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 the ...

South Carolina has already begun to have spring-like temperatures early this year, causing an array of floral blooms, buzzing bumblebees, birds chirping and pollen blanketing every inch of the ...