The hardy fuchsia is adapted for hummingbird pollination in a variety of ways. The bird is drawn to its red sepals, and the positioning of its pendulous flowers allows the bird, which can consume ...
Hummingbirds have a knack for captivating anyone who crosses their path with their lightning-fast movements and iridescent feathers. But beyond their beauty, these birds also play a vital role in ...
With their bright colors and tiny but mighty personalities, it's a joy to have hummingbirds around. And the secret to attracting them comes down to visuals.
The slow motion footage and images here capture the catapult-like mechanism of a Hypenea macrantha flower when a the bill of a hummingbird's skull is inserted. It clearly shows how the explosive ...
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Quick Guide To Hummingbird Migration
Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds that are loved by most gardeners. Their small size, remarkable ability to hover, ...
Pollen grains marked with quantum dots on the bill of a hummingbird (skull). This is being viewed under a UV light source. The grains were placed by us un the bill and counted (only the grains ...
The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat, though the female of the species does not. You would have to look quickly to see either, however, as these speedy little ...
The big red sage, a rare Texas wildflower native to the Edwards Plateau, was proposed for endangered species protections Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Once presumed extinct, the ...