The hummingbird is named after its pleasant humming sound when it hovers in front of flowers to feed. But only now has it become clear how the wing generates the hummingbird's namesake sound when it ...

Researchers observed hummingbirds using 12 high-speed cameras, 6 pressure plates and 2176 microphones. The soft and complex feathered wings generate sound in a fashion similar to how the simpler wings ...

Of all the birds on this planet, hummingbirds are one of the most unique and, dare I say, charming. Even if you live in an area with hummingbirds, actually seeing one can still be an extremely rare ...

Spring has arrived here in Bristol and the birds are going bonkers in our garden, especially the amorous wood pigeons. So this edition of the Red Folder is dedicated to our feathered friends. Cornell ...

The hummingbird is named after its pleasant humming sound when it hovers in front of flowers to feed. But only now has it become clear how the wing generates the hummingbird’s namesake sound when it ...

Hummingbirds are diminutive flyers that beat their tiny wings at breakneck speeds. However, new research shows that these little fliers may have also evolved at an extremely rapid pace after reaching ...

Did you know you can identify the species of a hummingbird by the hum it makes when flying? Their wings vibrate on upstrokes and downstrokes, which produce a distinct hum according to the frequency of ...