Hummingbirds in Georgia in April

Yes, April is a good month to see hummingbirds in Georgia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 209 of the 1,946 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in GeorgiaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in GeorgiaRufous Hummingbird photographed in Georgia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Georgia

10.7%

of yearly sightings

209

records in April

#4

busiest month of 12

1,946

verified records a year

March 1.9%, April 10.7%, May 8.1%. Busiest month is September at 23%.

Best months: September, August, JulyPeak season right now

1,946 verified observations of hummingbirds in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Georgia

Peak month

September

448 records (23% of the year)

Quietest month

February

17 records

MonthObservationsShare
January492.5%
February170.9%
March371.9%
April20910.7%
May1588.1%
June1547.9%
Julypeak32316.6%
Augustpeak44122.7%
Septemberpeak44823%
October613.1%
November201%
December291.5%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,838
Rufous Hummingbird37
Black-chinned Hummingbird14
Buff-bellied Hummingbird8
Calliope Hummingbird8
Broad-billed Hummingbird7
Green-breasted Mango3
Allen's Hummingbird3

In Georgia, April carries 10.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (1.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.1%) after. The busiest month is September (23%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Georgia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous 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 Hummingbird1,838 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird37 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird14 records
  • Buff-bellied Hummingbird8 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird8 records
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird7 records
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Plan your hummingbird trip in Georgia

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Georgia in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 209 of the 1,946 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Georgia?+

April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Georgia?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and July, based on 1,946 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Georgia?+

The most-recorded species in Georgia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.