Hummingbirds in Arkansas in April
Yes, April is a good month to see hummingbirds in Arkansas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 100 of the 1,058 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 Arkansas
9.5%
of yearly sightings
100
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
1,058
verified records a year
March 0.3%, April 9.5%, May 18%. Busiest month is September at 24.5%.
1,058 verified observations of hummingbirds in Arkansas, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
September
259 records (24.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0.3% |
| February | 3 | 0.3% |
| March | 3 | 0.3% |
| April | 100 | 9.5% |
| Maypeak | 190 | 18% |
| June | 106 | 10% |
| July | 145 | 13.7% |
| Augustpeak | 211 | 19.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 259 | 24.5% |
| October | 36 | 3.4% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 2 | 0.2% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,044 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 3 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 1 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Arkansas, April carries 9.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (0.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (18%) after. The busiest month is September (24.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Arkansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,044 records
- Anna's Hummingbird4 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird3 records
- Rufous Hummingbird1 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Arkansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 100 of the 1,058 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Arkansas?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Arkansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 1,058 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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