Based on 1,764 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Missouri, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in September; in Missouri it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #19 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Missouri 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 Missouri in September
Great Blue Heron
Common Yellowthroat
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Ovenbird
Northern Cardinal
Black-and-white Warbler
Red-shouldered Hawk
Places to look in Missouri
Botanical GardenMissouri Botanical Garden
National ForestMark Twain National Forest
Botanical GardenMissouri State Arboretum
State ParkBig Oak Tree State Park
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkMark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in Missouri?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in September.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Missouri?
It ranks #19 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Missouri (1,764 records in our sample).