Based on 2,733 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in August; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #63 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in New York 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 York in August
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
House Sparrow
Canada Goose
American Robin
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Ring-billed Gull
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in New York?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in New York?
It ranks #63 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (2,733 records in our sample).