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Ruby-throated hummingbirds are in the midst ... The hummingbird gets its name because the beat of its wings ― more than 50 times per second ― creates a humming sound. How to attract hummingbirds.

There are about 366 hummingbird species, but this brightly colored beauty is one of the most iconic. The best way to see one ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird's wings can beat up to 53 times per second, allowing it to hover in place while feeding on nectar. Its flight patterns, which include quick, ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird, named for the bright orange feathers the male ruby-throated hummingbirds have around their necks, is the one most commonly seen in New England.

The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that you should expect to see east of Mississippi, ... Hummingbirds are named for the sound their wings make when they fly or hover.