Hummingbird Atlas
Explore hummingbird distribution by state, habitat, and world region. Discover where species occur, peak viewing windows, top birding hotspots, and what to plant in your local garden.
Global Hummingbird Distribution
Hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas — from southern Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. The Neotropics hold over 90% of all 360+ species.
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360+
Total Species Worldwide
~17
North American Species
18
US State Records (Peak)
1 (Americas)
Continents with Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds by US State
Viewing windows, hotspots, garden advice, and species lists for each state.
16 of 16 states
Alabama
SoutheastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Dauphin Island
- 📍Oak Mountain State Park
Alaska
Pacific NorthwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Juneau
- 📍Ketchikan
Arizona
SouthwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Madera Canyon
- 📍Ramsey Canyon
Arkansas
South CentralCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Ouachita National Forest
- 📍Buffalo National River
California
Pacific CoastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Point Reyes
- 📍Morro Bay
Colorado
Mountain WestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Rocky Mountain National Park
- 📍Chautauqua Park Boulder
Connecticut
NortheastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Audubon Center Greenwich
- 📍White Memorial Foundation
Florida
SoutheastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Wakulla Springs
- 📍Big Cypress National Preserve
Georgia
SoutheastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Callaway Gardens
- 📍Jekyll Island
Illinois
MidwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Shawnee National Forest
- 📍Morton Arboretum
Michigan
MidwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Porcupine Mountains SP
- 📍Pictured Rocks
New Mexico
SouthwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Gila Wilderness
- 📍Bosque del Apache
New York
NortheastCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Central Park NYC
- 📍Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Oregon
Pacific NorthwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Crater Lake NP
- 📍Willamette Valley
Texas
South CentralCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Big Bend NP
- 📍Davis Mountains
Washington
Pacific NorthwestCommon Species
Top Hotspots
- 📍Olympic NP
- 📍North Cascades NP
Top Hummingbird Destinations in the USA
These locations are renowned for exceptional hummingbird diversity and accessibility.
Madera Canyon, AZ
Up to 14 species recorded. A premier birding destination in the Santa Rita Mountains with year-round activity.
Big Bend NP, TX
Straddles the Chihuahuan Desert and hosts rare Mexican species at the northern edge of their range.
Ramsey Canyon, AZ
Known as the 'hummingbird capital of the world' — up to 15 species at this Nature Conservancy preserve.
Hummingbird Habitats
From coastal chaparral to high mountain meadows, each habitat type supports distinct assemblages of hummingbird species.
Deciduous Forest
Eastern hardwood forests are summer home to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Look for them along forest edges, in clearings, and at garden feeders near wooded areas.
Peak Season
April – October
Common Species
Mountain Meadows
High-altitude meadows in the Rockies host Broad-tailed and Calliope Hummingbirds. Wildflower carpets of paintbrush and penstemon provide abundant nectar from May through August.
Peak Season
May – September
Common Species
Desert Scrub
Sonoran and Mojave deserts support Costa's and Black-chinned Hummingbirds among ocotillo and chuparosa. Arizona's canyons host the greatest US hummingbird diversity.
Peak Season
February – October
Common Species
Coastal Scrub
California's coastal chaparral is dominated year-round by Anna's Hummingbird, with Allen's Hummingbird arriving as early as January. Fuchsia, salvia, and currant bloom prolifically.
Peak Season
Year-round
Common Species
Tropical Forest
The tropics of Mexico and Central America are the epicenter of hummingbird diversity, with over 150 species. North American migrants like the Rufous and Ruby-throated overwinter here.
Peak Season
October – March (wintering)
Common Species
Track Hummingbird Migration in Real Time
Our interactive migration tracker shows first arrival dates, peak passage, and last sighting data for each species across North America — updated seasonally.
About the Hummingbird Atlas
The Hummingbird Atlas is a geographic reference covering the distribution of hummingbird species across every US state, organized by region, habitat type, and seasonal occurrence. Whether you're planning a birding trip to Arizona's famous hummingbird canyons or setting up a feeder in your New England backyard, the atlas provides location-specific data to guide your experience.
Hummingbird species by state data reflects both breeding and migratory records. States like Texas (18 species) and Arizona (15+ species) rank among the highest in North America due to their geographic position at the crossroads of eastern and western hummingbird populations, combined with proximity to Mexico's species-rich Sierra Madre mountains.
Hummingbird habitats range from coastal scrub — where Anna's Hummingbirds remain year-round — to high alpine meadows that host Calliope and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds during the brief summer window. Understanding habitat associations is the first step in knowing which species to expect in any given location and season.
Our state-by-state garden tips are tailored to local climates and native plant communities, ensuring you plant species that thrive in your USDA hardiness zone while maximizing nectar production for local hummingbirds. Combine the atlas with our Garden Planner for personalized planting recommendations.