Hummingbirds in Louisiana in December
Yes, December is a good month to see hummingbirds in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 223 of the 2,378 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for hummingbirds in Louisiana
9.4%
of yearly sightings
223
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
2,378
verified records a year
November 7.6%, December 9.4%, January 11.8%. Busiest month is April at 20.7%.
2,378 verified observations of hummingbirds in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
492 records (20.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 281 | 11.8% |
| February | 157 | 6.6% |
| March | 161 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 492 | 20.7% |
| May | 140 | 5.9% |
| June | 54 | 2.3% |
| July | 80 | 3.4% |
| August | 141 | 5.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 352 | 14.8% |
| October | 116 | 4.9% |
| November | 181 | 7.6% |
| December | 223 | 9.4% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,489 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 322 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 130 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 93 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 59 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 49 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 25 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 15 |
In Louisiana, December carries 9.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.1 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 November (7.6%) into December, and it heads toward January (11.8%) after. The busiest month is April (20.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Louisiana are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,489 records
- Rufous Hummingbird322 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird130 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird93 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird59 records
- Calliope Hummingbird49 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Louisiana in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 223 of the 2,378 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see hummingbirds in Louisiana?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, September and January, based on 2,378 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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