You might know hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. You might not realize all 363 species of hummingbirds on Earth occur in the New World. If you go to Africa or Thailand or ...

There have been multiple sightings of hummingbirds in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut in April, 2025. Hummingbirds are known to fly alone, and migrate north during the spring. Hummingbird Central ...

Hummingbirds are remarkable for many reasons. Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards with wings that beat 60 to 80 times per second, which works out to around 720 to 5,400 times per ...

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. Their wings are in constant motion when flying, allowing them to travel at a speed of 60 miles per hour. They consume almost as much energy while hovering as a ...

There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds.