Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,834 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Broad-billed Hummingbird: observations by month (U.S.)
About Broad-billed Hummingbird
The broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a medium-sized hummingbird of North America. It is 9–10 cm long, and weighs approximately three to four grams.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Broad-billed Hummingbird by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7,359 | August | Mar–Sep |
| California | 161 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Texas | 152 | October | Aug–Mar |
| Florida | 31 | January | Dec–Feb |
| New Mexico | 30 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Illinois | 27 | May | May–May |
| Louisiana | 25 | March | Oct–Mar |
| New York | 10 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 8 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 7 | January | Nov–Jan |
| North Carolina | 7 | November | Nov–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Hummingbirds)
Anna's Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Calliope Hummingbird
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Broad-billed Hummingbird?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from March to September.
Where is Broad-billed Hummingbird most often seen?
The most observations come from Arizona, California, Texas.