Hummingbirds in Louisiana in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 2,378 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Louisiana
11.8%
of yearly sightings
281
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
2,378
verified records a year
December 9.4%, January 11.8%, February 6.6%. 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, January carries 11.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (9.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 281 of the 2,378 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see hummingbirds in Louisiana?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, September and January.
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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