“I feel there is no way to avoid thinking of color when you think of hummingbirds”, said Gabriela Venable, who is the lead author of the newly published study of hummingbird color (ref). “We give them ...

If you want to start a spirited but friendly argument between birders, just ask a group to identify a rufous or an Allen’s hummingbird. You might as well send out for food, because the debate could ...

From the brightly-colored and ubiquitous ruby-throated hummingbird to the more elusive, mountain-inhabiting calliope hummingbird, there are many of these tiny, fluttering birds that spend spring and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hummingbirds can see an impressive array of colors that are ...