Hummingbirds in Nevada in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Nevada. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 436 of the 3,560 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 Nevada
12.2%
of yearly sightings
436
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
3,560
verified records a year
March 10.3%, April 12.2%, May 12.2%. Busiest month is April at 12.2%.
3,560 verified observations of hummingbirds in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
April
436 records (12.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 239 | 6.7% |
| February | 258 | 7.2% |
| March | 368 | 10.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 436 | 12.2% |
| Maypeak | 434 | 12.2% |
| Junepeak | 399 | 11.2% |
| July | 362 | 10.2% |
| August | 380 | 10.7% |
| September | 192 | 5.4% |
| October | 184 | 5.2% |
| November | 129 | 3.6% |
| December | 179 | 5% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Anna's Hummingbird | 1,201 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 917 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 498 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 136 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 108 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 40 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 3 |
| Black-chinned × Costa's Hummingbird | 2 |
In Nevada, April carries 12.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (10.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Nevada are Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's 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
- Anna's Hummingbird1,201 records
- Costa's Hummingbird917 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird498 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird136 records
- Rufous Hummingbird108 records
- Calliope Hummingbird40 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Nevada in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 436 of the 3,560 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Nevada?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Nevada?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 3,560 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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