Based on 2,299 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in September; in Minnesota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #33 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in September
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in Minnesota?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in September.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Minnesota?
It ranks #33 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Minnesota (2,299 records in our sample).