Some female hummingbirds don flashy feathers to avoid being bothered by other hummingbirds, a new study suggests. Beyond vying for mates, animals often also compete for territory, parental attention, ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most captivating birds in the world, admired for their dazzling colours, rapid wingbeats, and remarkable agility. These tiny creatures can hover in place, fly backwards, ...

Scientists are increasingly finding examples of female birds with showy, male-like plumage. New research shines light on the benefit of female white-necked jacobins having flashy, colorful plumage ...

Some female white-necked jacobin hummingbird sport male feathers to avoid physical harassment from aroused and hungry males, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology. Cornell ...