Hummingbird facts: 15 interesting things you should know about these amazing birds. Brian Broom, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger. Updated Fri, September 15, 2023 at 1:25 PM UTC. 3 min read.

Humans have been hypnotized by hummingbirds ever since we arrived in the New World. Here are 15 fun facts about the fascinating birds.

A hummingbird’s brain makes up a whopping 4.2 percent of its weight; proportionally, that’s the largest of any bird’s. (By comparison, our brains are 2 percent of our body weight.) Inside ...

Fun and interesting facts about hummingbirds. Hundreds of species: Johnson said there are currently 363 recognized species. He said that number continues to grow as new species are identified.

Watching hummingbirds is more fun when you find a hummingbird nest with hummingbird eggs. Learn how to attract these tiny ...

Hummingbirds migrate. According to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, "When hummingbirds migrate to the United States in the springtime, they cover 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico ...

Scroll through the photos -- and some amazing hummingbird facts -- let us know your favorite shot in the comments. (Mine's at the end.) A hummingbird's heart beats an average of 1,260 times per ...

Fun and interesting facts about hummingbirds. Hundreds of species: Johnson said there are currently 363 recognized species. He said that number continues to grow as new species are identified.

Here are facts about hummingbirds in Arizona. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. More: Here are the top 10 must-see birds in Arizona and where you can spot them ...

Hummingbirds migrate to Texas in the spring between mid-March and May. Here’s how to identify common species statewide and how to attract and feed them.