While the exact timing depends on region and species, hummingbirds generally nest during the spring and summer. A hummingbird nest is primarily made with smaller twigs, leaves, and plant fibers. They ...

A hummingbird’s nest is almost as hard to find as hen’s teeth. Yes, there are rare occurrences of a mutant short-lived chick with teeth. Although the species lost its teeth about 80 million years ago, ...

Tiny hummingbird nests, with their coffee-bean-size eggs, are a tempting treat for predators. But a new study finds that hummingbirds have evolved a clever approach to home security: They use hawks as ...