Based on 2,516 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird is most often recorded in August; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #24 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in August
Great Blue Heron
American Goldfinch
Wild Turkey
Northern Cardinal
Green Heron
Mourning Dove
Canada Goose
Great Egret
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Ruby-throated Hummingbird appear in Tennessee?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Tennessee?
It ranks #24 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Tennessee (2,516 records in our sample).