For several years I’ve written about Morning Joe, a congenial little Allen’s hummingbird who seemed content to perch just a few feet away on a garden agave as I enjoyed my first cup of coffee. We ...

Hummingbirds have a Napoleon complex. Tiny yet tough, these avian friends are fiercely territorial and often startlingly ...

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but their behavior often surprises people who expect them to be gentle and easygoing. Instead of peaceful and laidback, these colorful birds can appear bold, feisty, and even ...

Hummingbirds are tiny and delicate, but don’t be fooled: They are among the most aggressive birds in the avian kingdom. Their territorial fury is especially aimed at other hummingbirds. Competition ...

You’ve purchased and hung your hummingbird feeder, added the nectar, and waited for your fluttering friends to arrive… but ...

In the cheap entertainment department, hummingbirds rank at the top. A $10 feeder, a few tablespoons of sugar, and bingo, you’ve hit the jackpot. Just put out the feeder, take a seat somewhere close, ...

At first, I didn't know what I was seeing — a tiny blur at the edge of a bush in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood, from which emitted a dramatic, high-pitched scream. Then the scene became clear: Two ...

Watching a hummingbird dart through a garden, wings a blur and iridescent feathers flashing in the sun, is a truly magical experience. T hese tiny, energetic birds bring a sense of wonder and life to ...