Hummingbirds can hover in place for minutes at a time, fly backward, and flap their wings up to 70 times per second. They also have bizarre courtship rituals. The details vary among species, but the ...

How fast do hummingbirds fly? Hummingbird wing speed varies depending on the species. The smaller the hummingbird, the faster it flaps its wings. Ruby-throated hummingbird wings beat about 50 times a ...

Hummingbirds are zipping around San Diego County’s backyard gardens, scrub-covered coastal hillsides, and the warming Anza-Borrego Desert. Seasonal hummingbirds are making their way back to Southern ...

Males of some hummingbird species may have evolved to be smaller than their female counterparts because it allows them to put on more impressive courtship displays. Sexual dimorphism – where the sexes ...

Hummingbirds are a reminder to appreciate and discover the wonder of nature. Throughout my time studying hummingbirds they have taught me many lessons. I have learned about the sounds they make, where ...