The average length of a sword -billed hummingbird’s beak ranges from 8 to 12 centimeters (3.1–4.7 inches). Their beaks are ...

More western species show up when they are migrating, and the ruby-throated hummingbird sometimes will stay longer than usual. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are typically the only species of hummingbirds ...

COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - Hummingbirds in recent weeks have been migrating across southern Louisiana toward their winter homes in Central and South America. As part of their journey, many of the small ...

Hummingbirds are speedy little creatures. Ruby-throated hummingbirds flap their wings at a blurry (and tough to photograph!) rate of 50 times per second, and they can achieve a velocity of 90 feet per ...

Time to clean and refill your hummingbird feeders — ruby-throated hummingbirds are moving through a large swath of Texas and other southern states during its fall migration. Why it matters: These tiny ...

Q: Do bald eagles have good vision? When I see them, they’re usually sitting in a tree and looking around. Are they watching for prey? A: We’ve probably all heard the expression, “eagle-eyed,” to ...

Erwin resident Linda Mathes emailed me recently to inquire about wildlife rehabilitators who might be able to help an injured ruby-throated hummingbird.

It's the peak of the fall migration season. This is when bird deaths from window collisions tend to spike, even though simple ...

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Homeless 34-year-old DeCarlos Brown casually steps off the train in Charlotte, North Carolina, and strolls down the platform, clutching a red hoodie in his hand. There's no urgency in his stride, and ...

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, finally apologized Thursday in an email to the ...

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