Hummingbirds in Missouri in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Missouri. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 168 of the 1,613 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 30, 2026.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in MissouriRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in MissouriRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Missouri
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Missouri

10.4%

of yearly sightings

168

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

1,613

verified records a year

May 17.5%, June 10.4%, July 13.5%. Busiest month is September at 25.7%.

Best months: September, August, May

1,613 verified observations of hummingbirds in Missouri, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Missouri

Peak month

September

414 records (25.7% of the year)

Quietest month

March

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.1%
February10.1%
March00%
April845.2%
Maypeak28317.5%
June16810.4%
July21813.5%
Augustpeak39024.2%
Septemberpeak41425.7%
October332%
November191.2%
December20.1%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,534
Rufous Hummingbird12
Black-chinned Hummingbird8
Anna's Hummingbird4
Calliope Hummingbird4
Broad-tailed Hummingbird2

In Missouri, June carries 10.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (17.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (13.5%) after. The busiest month is September (25.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Missouri are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,534 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird12 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird8 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird4 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird4 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird2 records
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Plan your hummingbird trip in Missouri

Start with live tours near George Washington Carver National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Missouri in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 168 of the 1,613 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Missouri?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Missouri?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 1,613 verified observations.

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

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