A flashy little hummingbird in the Bahamas could get upgraded to full species status, thanks to research that began with noise-making tail feathers. The Inaguan lyretail, one of what are called bee ...

2. They cannot walk, but they are the only bird that can fly backward and go from perching to full speed in an instant. 3. Hummingbird nests are about the size of an English walnut. 4. The ...

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Hummingbird season is here in Middle Tennessee as the tiny birds make their way south. Here are some fun facts about hummingbirds: 1. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds on earth. 2. They cannot walk, ...