Rivoli's Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) is in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,542 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Rivoli's Hummingbird: observations by month (U.S.)
About Rivoli's Hummingbird
Rivoli's hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) is a large hummingbird. It was usually considered the only member of the genus Eugenes, and called magnificent hummingbird. Many taxonomic authorities, such as the International Ornithological Committee, split the northern, nominate subspecies E. f. fulgens from the larger, southern race of Costa Rica and Panama, E. f. spectabilis as distinct species, in which case the nominate fulgens is renamd Rivoli's hummingbird, and spectabilis is named the admirable hummingbird.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Rivoli's Hummingbird by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,443 | August | Mar–Sep |
| Texas | 70 | August | Aug–Aug |
| New Mexico | 24 | May | May–May |
| Colorado | 5 | March | Mar–Mar |
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
Broad-billed 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 Rivoli's Hummingbird?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from March to September.
Where is Rivoli's Hummingbird most often seen?
The most observations come from Arizona, Texas, New Mexico.