A new exhibit featuring 20 original nineteenth-century, hand-colored lithographs of exotic hummingbirds opens at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Friday, May 6 and runs through Sept. 5.

With their quick-moving wings flapping up to 200 times a second while sometimes buzzing around and feasting on colorful flowers, hummingbirds can easily brighten a day. In addition to beauty, ...

In December, people are always asking me, "Is it all right to buy a plant as a gift for a gardener?" To which I reply, "If you know what they want. " This appeases them only a little, for gardeners ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating birds in the world. Found only in the Americas, these tiny creatures are known for their vibrant colors, rapid wing movement, and remarkable agility. They ...

Although hummingbirds do recognize the color red and learn to strongly associate it with food, they don’t exclusively visit red flowers. Hummingbirds frequently visit purple, orange and yellow blooms, ...