Noel Kirkpatrick is an editor and writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He covers many topics, including animals, science, and the environment. Hummingbirds are much-beloved birds. Their unique beaks, ...

All eyes and cameras were riveted on the sword-billed hummingbird as Kathy and I led people on a bird tour in Ecuador. The one-of-a-kind hummingbird swooped among flowers and feeders like a ...

In a remote mountain cave in Ecuador, hummingbirds were discovered sleeping and nesting together. By Rachel Nuwer Hummingbirds are tiny and delicate, but don’t be fooled: They are among the most ...