Hummingbirds in Alabama in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Alabama. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 122 of the 1,532 sightings logged across the year (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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Alabama
8%
of yearly sightings
122
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,532
verified records a year
April 8.1%, May 8%, June 5.5%. 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, May carries 8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (5.5%) after. The busiest month is September (32.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 122 of the 1,532 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Alabama?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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