Hummingbirds in Nevada in July

Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Nevada. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 362 of the 3,560 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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 28, 2026.

Black-chinned Hummingbird photographed in NevadaAnna's Hummingbird photographed in NevadaCosta's Hummingbird photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Nevada

10.2%

of yearly sightings

362

records in July

#6

busiest month of 12

3,560

verified records a year

June 11.2%, July 10.2%, August 10.7%. Busiest month is April at 12.2%.

Best months: April, May, June

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)

Quietest month

November

129 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2396.7%
February2587.2%
March36810.3%
Aprilpeak43612.2%
Maypeak43412.2%
Junepeak39911.2%
July36210.2%
August38010.7%
September1925.4%
October1845.2%
November1293.6%
December1795%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Anna's Hummingbird1,201
Costa's Hummingbird917
Black-chinned Hummingbird498
Broad-tailed Hummingbird136
Rufous Hummingbird108
Calliope Hummingbird40
Broad-billed Hummingbird3
Black-chinned × Costa's Hummingbird2

In Nevada, July carries 10.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (10.7%) after. The busiest month is April (12.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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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Plan your hummingbird trip in Nevada

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Nevada in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 362 of the 3,560 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Nevada?+

July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.