The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat, though the female of the species does not. You would have to look quickly to see either, however, as these speedy little ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a small, iridescent bird known for its green back and striking ...

Learn what a Calliope hummingbird looks like, where to find these tiny birds in the U.S., and how to attract them.

Rufous hummingbirds in particular are well-known for their peregrinations across the continent, and over several decades have ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. Here are nine hummingbird species that will amaze you with their intricate lives, from dazzling ..

Adult male: rose (fresh) to orange-red (worn) gorget and crown ... without dusky throat spotting. See black-chinned hummingbird.

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) Small with an orange-rufous head, iridescent red throat, and green back, found in North America. Streak-backed Oriole (Icterus pustulatus) Orange head ...