Hummingbirds in Alabama in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 318 of the 1,532 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Alabama
20.8%
of yearly sightings
318
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,532
verified records a year
July 11.9%, August 20.8%, September 32.1%. Busiest month is September at 32.1%.
1,532 verified observations of hummingbirds in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
September
492 records (32.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 2% |
| February | 7 | 0.5% |
| March | 62 | 4% |
| April | 124 | 8.1% |
| May | 122 | 8% |
| June | 85 | 5.5% |
| Julypeak | 183 | 11.9% |
| Augustpeak | 318 | 20.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 492 | 32.1% |
| October | 71 | 4.6% |
| November | 20 | 1.3% |
| December | 17 | 1.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,448 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 36 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 10 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 7 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 2 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 2 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 2 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Alabama, August carries 20.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 12.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (11.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (32.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Alabama are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,448 records
- Rufous Hummingbird36 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird10 records
- Calliope Hummingbird7 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird2 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Alabama in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 318 of the 1,532 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Alabama?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Alabama?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and July, based on 1,532 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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