Hummingbirds in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Kansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 113 of the 448 sightings logged across the year (25.2%), 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 Kansas
25.2%
of yearly sightings
113
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
448
verified records a year
April 2.9%, May 25.2%, June 9.4%. Busiest month is September at 27.9%.
448 verified observations of hummingbirds in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
September
125 records (27.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.2% |
| March | 5 | 1.1% |
| April | 13 | 2.9% |
| Maypeak | 113 | 25.2% |
| June | 42 | 9.4% |
| July | 48 | 10.7% |
| Augustpeak | 87 | 19.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 125 | 27.9% |
| October | 10 | 2.2% |
| November | 4 | 0.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 407 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 10 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 5 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 5 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 3 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 2 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Kansas, May carries 25.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 16.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Kansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Anna's 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 Hummingbird407 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird10 records
- Anna's Hummingbird5 records
- Rufous Hummingbird5 records
- Calliope Hummingbird3 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 113 of the 448 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 25.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, May and August.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Kansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, May and August, based on 448 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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