There’s so much to love about springtime in Arizona. And the world’s smallest bird will soon begin its annual journey northward. When do hummingbirds arrive in Arizona? They typically enter and pass over Arizona in April and May during their migration. Here’s everything you need to know about the little guys this season:

At a maximum of five inches long, hummingbirds are by far the smallest type of bird on earth.

watts_photos/Flickr Every year, they embark on their spring migration and pass over the Grand Canyon State in astounding numbers.

On this map, orange represents the migratory path of the Ruby-throated hummingbird.

Ken Thomas/Wikimedia Although it doesn’t appear to pass directly through Arizona, the birds spread out and fly over our state on their way to the Northern U.S. and Canada for the breeding season.

As this painting shows, hummingbirds come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes.

Ernst Haeckel/Kunstformen der Natur/Wikimedia Arizona, particularly the Southeastern corner of the state, is home to more hummingbird species than almost anywhere else across the country! They are beautiful and so much fun to observe.

At least 13 varieties of hummingbirds have been spotted in the Phoenix area alone, most of which migrate from Central and South America.

pedrosz/Flickr The most prevalent type, known as Anna’s hummingbird, actually lives in the Southwest year-round, as does the Black-chinned hummingbird.

Peak migration activity typically occurs in April, at least with regard to Arizona.

Renee Grayson/Flickr Oftentimes, they’re still arriving in May as well.

To increase your chances of seeing hummingbirds up-close this season, plant some of their favorite flowers.

dcgardens/Flickr Flowers with a tube-like structure or trumpet shape, especially those in hues of red, orange, and fuchsia, provide the most sustenance and therefore draw the biggest crowds. It’s said that sometimes, should you wear red, they may or may not come check you out and see if you’re a flower as you watch them! Some are bolder than others, so always make sure to observe but don’t touch! They’re quite delicate little creatures.

Hanging up a feeder or two pretty much guarantees your home will be a hummingbird hot spot.

akphoto/Flickr Be sure and clean it every other day to prevent a harmful buildup of mold and other bacteria. Try not to use nectar with any dyes in it - leave the rd color to your hummingbird feeder, and opt for the clear stuff in the feeders. They’re quite territorial, though, so we advise that you put up more than one feeder in more than one part of the yard.

Have you ever watched the great hummingbird migration? If you’re interested in other kinds of birds you’ll likely be seeing this spring, check out this article!

watts_photos/Flickr

Every year, they embark on their spring migration and pass over the Grand Canyon State in astounding numbers.

Ken Thomas/Wikimedia

Although it doesn’t appear to pass directly through Arizona, the birds spread out and fly over our state on their way to the Northern U.S. and Canada for the breeding season.

Ernst Haeckel/Kunstformen der Natur/Wikimedia

Arizona, particularly the Southeastern corner of the state, is home to more hummingbird species than almost anywhere else across the country! They are beautiful and so much fun to observe.

pedrosz/Flickr

The most prevalent type, known as Anna’s hummingbird, actually lives in the Southwest year-round, as does the Black-chinned hummingbird.

Renee Grayson/Flickr

Oftentimes, they’re still arriving in May as well.

dcgardens/Flickr

Flowers with a tube-like structure or trumpet shape, especially those in hues of red, orange, and fuchsia, provide the most sustenance and therefore draw the biggest crowds. It’s said that sometimes, should you wear red, they may or may not come check you out and see if you’re a flower as you watch them! Some are bolder than others, so always make sure to observe but don’t touch! They’re quite delicate little creatures.

akphoto/Flickr

Be sure and clean it every other day to prevent a harmful buildup of mold and other bacteria. Try not to use nectar with any dyes in it - leave the rd color to your hummingbird feeder, and opt for the clear stuff in the feeders. They’re quite territorial, though, so we advise that you put up more than one feeder in more than one part of the yard.

Hopefully we answered the question, “When will hummingbirds arrive in Arizona?” If you have any other tips or suggestions, let us know in the comments below!

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When will hummingbirds arrive in Arizona? February 16, 2021 Tori Jane When is the hummingbird migration in Arizona? Hummingbirds come up from Mexico and southern areas most commonly during the spring months, namely April and May. In some years, areas especially in Southeastern Arizona see thousands of hummingbirds flock to them. Sometimes, there can be up to 15 varieties of hummingbird present in Arizona state during the spring migration season, so keep your eyes peeled for the amazing variety. What is spring in Arizona like? Arizona is known for mostly-mild springs; in central Arizona you’re likely to see warmer springs than in northern Arizona, where it snows during the winter months and thus the warmer days come a bit later. On average, you’ll see temperatures in the 50s and 60s in northernmost regions and sometimes up into the 80-degree-range in the lower elevations. It’s quite mild compared to the Midwest! What kind of hummingbirds usually live in Arizona? Arizona is home to a couple of species of hummingbird, including Anna’s hummingbird and the Black-chinned hummingbird. There are four total dominant species in the United States, but these two are the ones most commonly seen in Arizona state. Like all hummingbirds, they are quite small, with Anna’s hummingbirds checking in at 3.9 inches long, and the Black-chinned hummingbirds at 3.25 inches long.

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When will hummingbirds arrive in Arizona?

February 16, 2021

Tori Jane

When is the hummingbird migration in Arizona? Hummingbirds come up from Mexico and southern areas most commonly during the spring months, namely April and May. In some years, areas especially in Southeastern Arizona see thousands of hummingbirds flock to them. Sometimes, there can be up to 15 varieties of hummingbird present in Arizona state during the spring migration season, so keep your eyes peeled for the amazing variety. What is spring in Arizona like? Arizona is known for mostly-mild springs; in central Arizona you’re likely to see warmer springs than in northern Arizona, where it snows during the winter months and thus the warmer days come a bit later. On average, you’ll see temperatures in the 50s and 60s in northernmost regions and sometimes up into the 80-degree-range in the lower elevations. It’s quite mild compared to the Midwest! What kind of hummingbirds usually live in Arizona? Arizona is home to a couple of species of hummingbird, including Anna’s hummingbird and the Black-chinned hummingbird. There are four total dominant species in the United States, but these two are the ones most commonly seen in Arizona state. Like all hummingbirds, they are quite small, with Anna’s hummingbirds checking in at 3.9 inches long, and the Black-chinned hummingbirds at 3.25 inches long.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Hummingbirds come up from Mexico and southern areas most commonly during the spring months, namely April and May. In some years, areas especially in Southeastern Arizona see thousands of hummingbirds flock to them. Sometimes, there can be up to 15 varieties of hummingbird present in Arizona state during the spring migration season, so keep your eyes peeled for the amazing variety.

What is spring in Arizona like?

Arizona is known for mostly-mild springs; in central Arizona you’re likely to see warmer springs than in northern Arizona, where it snows during the winter months and thus the warmer days come a bit later. On average, you’ll see temperatures in the 50s and 60s in northernmost regions and sometimes up into the 80-degree-range in the lower elevations. It’s quite mild compared to the Midwest!

What kind of hummingbirds usually live in Arizona?

Arizona is home to a couple of species of hummingbird, including Anna’s hummingbird and the Black-chinned hummingbird. There are four total dominant species in the United States, but these two are the ones most commonly seen in Arizona state. Like all hummingbirds, they are quite small, with Anna’s hummingbirds checking in at 3.9 inches long, and the Black-chinned hummingbirds at 3.25 inches long.