Researchers have finally unravelled the unique strategies hummingbirds use to fly through small gaps while being unable to pull their wings in by nature. Most small bird species that feed on fruit, ...

As they zip around in search of nectar, hummingbirds have no trouble navigating dense foliage and other tight spaces. This feat is especially impressive for hummers, because unlike other birds, they ...

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Hummingbirds use two distinct sensory strategies to control their flight, depending on whether they're hovering or in forward motion, according to new research. Hummingbirds use two distinct sensory ...

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The first Ruby-throated hummingbirds have been spotted in Southwest Virginia! Hummingbird migration is underway as these tiny travelers make their way across the country. Many of them ...

Anna's hummingbird flying in the experimental setup, drinking sugar water from a fake flower. Credit: Lentink Lab / Stanford University. Anna's hummingbird flying in the experimental setup, drinking ...