Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Here are nine hummingbird species that will amaze you with ...

You’ll know it’s a male rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) if you see its back completely covered with coppery orange feathers. Males are reddish brown on the back, base of crown and most of the ...

Early March is the best time to see rare migratory species in your own backyard, and a smart feeder can help you ID them.

The Giant Hummingbird of western South America is not one species but two, according to an international group of researchers. The northern population stays in the high Andes year-round while the ...

Hummingbirds are on the move back to the United States after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. Here's how close they are to you.

Hummingbirds are migrating to Florida for spring. Here's when they arrive, what species to spot and how to attract them.

Georgians are seeing multiple hummingbirds flying through the state. Track their locations, learn about native species and what they eat here.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon return to South Carolina. Here's when to expect them and when you should put out your feeders.