Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to reach the best breeding grounds first. The 600-mile journey takes 15-20 hours, and the birds double their body weight to prepare ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — These colorful creatures are ready to return to Albuquerque. Hummingbirds of different sorts and sizes are making the trek to their summer homes, and on that journey, we ...

Several years ago a young hummingbird that had been blown out of its nest was brought in to the rescue center; as it grew, I wondered how it would learn the intricacies of hummingbird flight.

How fast do hummingbirds fly? Hummingbird wing speed varies depending on the species. The smaller the hummingbird, the faster it flaps its wings. Ruby-throated hummingbird wings beat about 50 times a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hummingbird sits in a tree with fall leaves. - Wirestock/Getty Images A long trip is bound to make anyone hungry. If you get ...