Hummingbirds Are on the Move

Eastern North America, Florida to southern Canada

Crosses the Gulf of Mexico in a single 500-mile non-stop flight

3.2 in, 0.1 oz — smallest bird in eastern North America

May in the Northeast, April in the Southeast

Prefers 1:4 sugar-water ratio. A smart feeder with arrival alerts means you'll never miss them.

Western US, from Texas to British Columbia

Follows the central flyway through the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain foothills

3.5 in, 0.1 oz — identified by purple throat band

April in Arizona, May in Utah and Colorado

Attracted to red and orange flowers. A smart feeder helps track their daily visits.

Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska — longest migration of any hummingbird

Northward along the coast, southward through the Rockies in a clockwise loop

3.1 in, 0.1 oz — fiercely territorial despite small size

March–April on the coast, July–August in the mountains

Very aggressive at feeders. Multiple feeding ports help reduce fights.

Pacific Coast year-round, from Baja California to British Columbia

Non-migratory — stays in range all year, expanding northward

4 in, 0.15 oz — one of the larger North American hummingbirds

Year-round, nests as early as December

Keep feeders out all winter for Anna's. A smart feeder captures their stunning courtship dives.

Rocky Mountain region, from Guatemala to Idaho

Follows mountain meadow corridors through the Rockies

3.5 in, 0.13 oz — males produce a metallic wing trill in flight

May–June at high elevations

Prefers mountain wildflowers. Place feeders at elevation for best results.

Western interior mountains, from Mexico to British Columbia

Inland route through mountain passes — the smallest long-distance migrant bird

3.0 in, 0.07 oz — the smallest bird in North America

May–June in mountain meadows

Often overlooked due to tiny size. A smart feeder camera helps confirm their visits.

Coastal California and southern Oregon

One of the earliest spring migrants — arrives in California by January

3.5 in, 0.1 oz — nearly identical to Rufous in appearance

February–March along the coast

Arrives very early — have feeders ready by late January in Southern California.

Southwestern deserts — Arizona, Southern California, Baja

Short-distance migrant, some populations are year-round residents

3.0 in, 0.1 oz — striking purple crown and gorget

March–May in the Sonoran Desert

Desert specialist — keep water fresh and change sugar water frequently in heat.

Texas Gulf Coast and the Rio Grande Valley

Mostly sedentary in South Texas, some wander east along the Gulf in winter

4.0 in, 0.15 oz — one of few green-bellied species in the US

Year-round in South Texas, October–February wanderers

A reliable feeder visitor in the Rio Grande Valley. Smart feeder data helps track seasonal patterns.

Southwestern border region — Arizona and New Mexico canyons

Crosses the border from Mexico into Arizona mountain canyons

3.5 in, 0.1 oz — brilliant blue-green body with red bill

April–August in Arizona canyons

Often found near water in canyon habitats. A feeder with camera captures their iridescent colors.