Hummingbirds are one of the most beloved signs of spring, and luckily, many states across America get to enjoy their presence. However, certain states are home to more native species than others. Let’s explore how many of these wonderful birds live in each state across America. All data about the species native to each state was sourced from the World Population Review.
1. Arizona
Arizona is one of two states that have more than 10 different species documented there.
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The state of Arizona is home to 12 different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, Anna’s hummingbird, the broad-billed hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the blue-throated hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, Costa’s hummingbird, the lucifer hummingbird, the magnificent hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, the violet crowned hummingbird, and the white-eared hummingbird.
2. New Mexico
New Mexico is home to many host plants that these birds love.
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The state of New Mexico is home to 12 different species. Among them are Allen’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-billed hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the blue-throated hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, Costa’s hummingbird, the lucifer hummingbird, the magnificent hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the violet crowned hummingbird.
3. Texas
The United States-Mexico border is brimming with biodiversity.
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The state of Texas is home to 10 different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the blue-throated hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, the buff-behind hummingbird, the lucifer hummingbird, the magnificent hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the ruby-throated hummingbird.
4. Arkansas
Many of these birds live to be between two and five years old.
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The state of Arkansas is home to seven different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the buff-bellied hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the magnificent hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the ruby-throated hummingbird.
5. California
California is famous for its sprawling landscapes and abundant wildlife.
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The state of California is home to seven different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, Allen’s hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, Coata’s hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
6. Lousiana
These birds must eat almost constantly in order to maintain their body weight due to their high metabolism. Shockingly, their hearts beat at a rate of 1,200 beats per second.
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The state of Louisiana is home to six different species. Among them are the buff-bellied hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
7. Nevada
These birds typically only lay between one and three eggs per clutch.
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The state of Nevada is home to six different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, Coata’s hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
8. Oregon
Among all Oregon species, the Rufous hummingbird is the most abundant of all. These birds are easily identified by their orange and golden feathers.
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The state of Oregon is home to six different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, Allen’s hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
9. Utah
These birds typically migrate alone rather than in flocks.
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The state of Utah is home to five different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, Costa’s hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
10. Washington
There are about 16 different species of these birds documented across the United States. However, the ruby-throated hummingbird seems to be the most widespread across the country.
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The state of Washington is home to five different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, Anna’s hummingbird, Coata’s hummingbird, the Rufous hummingbird, and the calliope hummingbird.
11. Alabama
Some insects such as
Macroglossum stellatarumhave evolved to mimic these birds.
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The state of Alabama is home to four different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, the blue-throated hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
12. Colorado
These birds belong to the family
Trochilidae. Surprisingly, this family is comprised of roughly 360 different species.
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The state of Colorado is home to four different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, the broad-tailed hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
13. Florida
Anna’s hummingbird is the fastest of all, and some can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour during flight.
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The state of Florida is home to four different species. Among them are the buff-bellied hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
14. Idaho
Some of these birds are capable of beating their wings over 60 times per second.
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The state of Idaho is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
15. Montana
Because of their small size and high intake needs, migration can be difficult for these birds. Those interested can set up hummingbird feeders to help them during these periods.
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The state of Montana is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
16. Oklahoma
Mothers will care for their young for roughly three weeks. After this period, they will venture outside the nest on their own.
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The state of Oklahoma is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the ruby-throated hummingbird.
17. South Carolina
Mothers often feed their young a mixture of insects and nectar.
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The state of South Carolina is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-billed hummingbird, the blue-throated hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
18. South Dakota
Hummingbirds are not often social. In fact, males and females will typically only interact during breeding periods.
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The state of South Dakota is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
19. Wyoming
If you have feeders in your yard, make sure to clean them once weekly at minimum. However, additional cleaning may be necessary depending on the weather conditions outside.
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The state of Wyoming is home to four different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird, the calliope hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
20. Alaska
America is only home to a small fraction of the world’s total hummingbird species. In fact, there are over 300 species that don’t occur naturally here.
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The state of Alaska is home to three different species. Among them are Anna’s hummingbird, Costa’s hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
21. Georgia
These animals spend much of their day searching for food sources. In fact, they must eat every few hours to maintain their body weight.
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The state of Georgia is home to three different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
22. Mississippi
During their breeding season, males will let out a mating call to attract interested females. Females will typically choose the most lively and attractive male.
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The state of Mississippi is home to three different species. Among them are the black-chinned hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
23. Nebraska
These birds are incredibly intelligent. Believe it or not, research has shown that they can remember the locations of favorable feeders and flowers. In addition, they may even recognize human faces.
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The state of Nebraska is home to three different species. Among them are the broad-tailed hummingbird, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the Rufous hummingbird.
24. Kansas
The color red has been known to attract these animals, Because of this, gardeners can plant red flowers and put up red decorations to draw them to their yards.
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The state of Kansas is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
25. Kentucky
Almost every state across America has at least one native hummingbird. However, one state isn’t known to have any.
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The state of Kentucky is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
26. Massachusets
Because of their incredible memory, these birds typically form daily routines in which they visit the same few feeding locations.
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The state of Massachusetts is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
27. North Carolina
These birds may avoid feeders located in yards where outdoor cats are present. Because of this, owners may want to keep their pets inside if they aim to attract hummingbirds.
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The state of North Carolina is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
28. North Dakota
Less than 20 states are home to more than three different hummingbird species.
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The state of North Dakota is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
29. Ohio
These birds craft their nests out of grass fibers, spider silk, moss, and lichen. However, finding one may be difficult as they are typically well camouflaged.
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The state of Ohio is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
30. Tennessee
Male hummingbirds are typically more brightly colored than their female counterparts. Luckily, this helps them during courtship.
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The state of Tennessee is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
31. West Virginia
Many of these birds only weigh between two and twenty grams at most.
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The state of West Virginia is home to two different species. They are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous hummingbird.
32. Connecticut
Although some bird species share the duty of sitting on their eggs, male hummingbirds don’t really engage in this task.
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The state of Connecticut is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
33. Delaware
If you want to attract these birds to your yard, try planting flowers like daylilies, honeysuckle, and bee balm. Red flowers will work particularly well.
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The state of Delaware is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
34. Illinois
While some people might want to keep one of these adorable birds as a pet, the truth is that there aren’t any legal ways to obtain one. They are wild animals and should be left out in nature.
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The state of Illinois is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
35. Indiana
Although it might sound sad, individuals rehabilitating an injured hummingbird without a proper license might face legal action.
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The state of Indiana is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
36. Iowa
Even professional wildlife rehabbers often have trouble keeping hummingbirds healthy and happy in captivity.
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The state of Iowa is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
37. Maine
The diversity and abundance of hummingbirds is much greater throughout the Southern United States as opposed to the North.
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The state of Maine is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
38. Maryland
While some people might think that these birds use their beaks as straws to slurp up nectar, their anatomy is actually quite different. Their tongues are forked off, and they lap up nectar between the two forks to feed.
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The state of Maryland is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
39. Michigan
Each day, one bird can visit up to 2,000 flowers. In addition, they are able to remember which ones produce the most nectar.
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The state of Michigan is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
40. Minnesota
Even though it is much more difficult for these birds to forage for nectar from flowers over feeders, they seem to prefer visiting flowers.
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The state of Minnesota is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
41. Missouri
Because of their small size, hummingbirds have many predators. Among them are owls, frogs, cats, and hawks. However, strong winds and bad weather conditions can also be fatal for these animals.
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The state of Missouri is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
42. New Hampshire
Even though a wasp string is quite harmless to a human, this could be enough to kill a hummingbird. In addition, these birds may be predated by insects, such as praying mantises.
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The state of New Hampshire is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
43. New Jersey
Never dye the sugar mixture in hummingbird feeders red. Even though this might seem like a good idea, the artificial dye may have adverse effects on their small bodies.
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The state of New Jersey is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
44. New York
While hummingbirds that live up north migrate each winter to avoid the cold, those living down south may stay all year long if the weather conditions and food sources allow it.
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The state of New York is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
45. Pennsylvania
Other animals may visit hummingbird feeders. For example, bees, ants, bats, and some rodents have been observed visiting them. Because of this, it’s best to hang them up high and install baffles below.
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The state of Pennsylvania is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
46. Rhode Island
Because these birds are creatures of habit, it may take a while for them to warm up to a new feeder. Allow a few weeks to pass by if you notice that you aren’t seeing any visit your backyard.
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The state of Rhode Island is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
47. Vermont
Although it might be tempting to catch a hummingbird to keep as your own, you should never remove these animals from the wild. Instead, try turning your backyard into a place that they would like to visit and observe them from a distance.
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The state of Vermont is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
48. Virginia
It may be hard to identify a hummingbird in flight due to their high speed. Try to snap a picture while one is hovering over a feeder or a flower so that you have time to analyze the photo later.
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The state of Virginia is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
49. Wisconsin
One of the best defense mechanisms that these birds have against predators is their evasive flight. Unlike other animals, these birds can fly up, down, left, right, and backward. Using the maneuvers helps them escape the clutches of other avian predators.
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The state of Wisconsin is only home to one species: the ruby-throated hummingbird.
50. Hawaii
Although it might be sad, there are no documented hummingbird species present in Hawaii. Despite this, this state is still home to a wealth of biodiversity.
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There are no hummingbirds native to the state of Hawaii.
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