Based on 1,770 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Mexico, Broad-tailed Hummingbird is most often recorded in July; in New Mexico it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #23 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird in New Mexico by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New Mexico in July
Rufous Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Western Tanager
American Robin
Say's Phoebe
Greater Roadrunner
Cooper's Hawk
Black-headed Grosbeak
Places to look in New Mexico
National ForestCarson National Forest
National ForestLincoln National Forest
National ForestSanta Fe National Forest
State ParkFort Stanton
National ForestGila National Forest
National ForestCibola National Forest
FAQ
When does Broad-tailed Hummingbird appear in New Mexico?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Broad-tailed Hummingbird in New Mexico?
It ranks #23 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New Mexico (1,770 records in our sample).