If you have hummingbirds feeders in your yard, you probably delight in watching these interesting little birds that come and visit your feeders. But, have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a male and a female hummingbird? In most cases, it’s really easy to tell whether you’re […]

Hummingbirds are such amusing little birds but they can also be quite aggressive. Especially when it comes to establishing their territory and protecting their food sources. If you have hummingbird feeders in your yard, you will most likely have witnessed certain hummingbirds chasing each other. Why do they do this? […]

Hummingbirds are such delightful little birds that it’s no wonder that more and more people want to attract them into their yard. You could sit and watch their antics for hours, but, how do you attract them into your garden? There are plenty of ways to attract hummingbirds. Obviously, having […]

If your feeders are constantly empty in the morning, you might be wondering if hummingbirds feed at night. This is a common question and one we’re going to answer in more detail. In general, hummingbirds are not nocturnal and will feed during the day. They like to feed heavily in […]

There’s a lot to learn about the quirky behaviors of hummingbirds. They are quite different to other bird species and generally exhibit different characteristic traits. Because they’re such busy little birds, constantly darting around and hovering, you might be wondering if hummingbirds land. Hummingbirds do land but generally not in […]

If you’ve been watching the hummingbirds visiting your garden and love seeing them zipping around, you may have heard someone mention that hummingbirds sleep upside down. This has most likely had you wondering whether hummingbirds do, in fact, sleep upside down and why. Like all animals and birds on this […]

The courtship ritual of hummingbirds is truly fascinating and it would be a delight to witness. This brings us to the question of how hummingbirds mate. Like a lot of bird species, it’s the female bird who chooses the male she wants to mate with. In most areas, mating begins […]

By now you would be aware that hummingbirds are the acrobats of the sky. These amazing little birds cannot only fly forwards but they can fly backwards and sideways as well. Plus, they are even capable of flying upside down. You might be wondering though, how high hummingbirds can fly. […]

The life cycle of a hummingbird from egg to adult is an interesting one and can take several weeks. But, you might be wondering, how long does it take for hummingbird eggs to hatch? Depending on the species of hummingbird and the weather conditions, hummingbird eggs can take anywhere from […]

Have you ever seen a hummingbird nest? Chances are, you probably haven’t as they’re extremely small and incredibly difficult to spot from the ground. Generally, a hummingbird nest is about the size of a golf ball and will usually be hidden in the branches of a tree. Hummingbird nests are […]