Just because hummingbirds visit your flowers or feeders, doesn't mean there's a nest nearby. But there are several clues when ...

Attract a ruby-throated hummingbird in the east. See what a male, female and juvenile looks like and learn about their diet and nests.

When you think of a hummingbird you probably think of a small sweet bird. But, hummingbirds are also very aggressive, especially males. According to a new study, some female hummingbirds are evolving ...

We all love watching hummingbirds dart around the garden. Their dazzling feats and fancies are just spectacular! But have you ever wondered whether that tiny blur of color is a male or a female? It’s ...

Male and female White-necked Jacobins vastly differ in color, making females a target for constant harassment. But one out of every five females keeps their “male” costume, holding onto their bright ...

A lot of people are familiar with the idea that many birds are color-coded by sex: males are brilliant whilst females are drab. But hummingbirds have turned this perception onto its head because in ...

White-necked jacobin hummingbirds sport a colorful blue-and-white plumage as juveniles. When they grow into adulthood, males retain this dazzling pattern, while females develop a more “muted” palette ...

“A hummingbird built a nest outside our window. We watched the young birds grow and leave the nest. Now, either the mother, one of the offspring or another female has moved into the nest. Is it ...

1 in 5 adult female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds look like males. New research shows that this is a rare case of 'deceptive mimicry' within a species: Females with male-like plumage are trying to ...