Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration

Many hummingbirds spend the winter in Central America or Mexico, and migrate north to their breeding grounds in the southern United States as early as February, and to areas further north later in the spring. See when ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive in 2026. This migration map and regional guide track their return across the Eastern U.S.

As many birdwatchers know, hummingbirds follow a specific migration pattern that generally brings them to the same regions year after year. If you've been wondering when hummingbirds might arrive ... The 2026 hummingbird migration is well underway and our live USA map is being updated continuously as sightings roll in from Texas to Nova Scotia.

Hummingbird Migration Map 2026 USA Learn more about Hummingbirds in the Turnbull NWR BLM/USGS, Seattle Audubon Society, and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Ruby-throated hummingbirds cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single flight. Rufous hummingbirds travel from Mexico to Alaska and back, one of the longest migrations relative to body size in the animal kingdom.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds fly upward of 1,000 miles twice a year as part of an incredible migratory journey to northern breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and down to their winter residence in Mexico and Central America. Ruby-throated hummingbirds cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single 1820 hour flight. Migration map data is powered by real sightings from Birdbuddy smart feeders around the world.

As our community of feeders grows, so does the accuracy of our data. Use hummingbird migration map 2026 to track spring movement, check live sightings, and know when to hang feeders before migration arrives near you. Spring is migration time for hummingbirds travelling from their winter homes to breeding habitats in the United States and Canada.

Use this map to know when to expect them in your area. See where the Ruby-throated Hummingbird travels throughout the hemisphere each year.