Hummingbirds in New Mexico in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in New Mexico. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 816 of the 6,854 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), 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 New MexicoRufous Hummingbird photographed in New MexicoRufous Hummingbird photographed in New Mexico
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in New Mexico

11.9%

of yearly sightings

816

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

6,854

verified records a year

May 15.5%, June 11.9%, July 21.8%. Busiest month is July at 21.8%.

Best months: July, August, AprilPeak season right now

6,854 verified observations of hummingbirds in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in New Mexico

Peak month

July

1,495 records (21.8% of the year)

Quietest month

February

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
January140.2%
February40.1%
March350.5%
Aprilpeak1,09516%
May1,06115.5%
June81611.9%
Julypeak1,49521.8%
Augustpeak1,46221.3%
September70610.3%
October1392%
November190.3%
December80.1%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Black-chinned Hummingbird2,819
Broad-tailed Hummingbird1,930
Rufous Hummingbird973
Calliope Hummingbird335
Anna's Hummingbird30
Broad-billed Hummingbird26
Rivoli's Hummingbird25
Ruby-throated Hummingbird19

In New Mexico, June carries 11.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (15.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (21.8%) after. The busiest month is July (21.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in New Mexico are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Rufous 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

  • Black-chinned Hummingbird2,819 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird1,930 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird973 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird335 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird30 records
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird26 records
Plan your tripBandelier National Monument

Plan your hummingbird trip in New Mexico

Start with live tours near Bandelier 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 New Mexico in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 816 of the 6,854 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in New Mexico?+

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

What month is best for hummingbirds in New Mexico?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and April, based on 6,854 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+

The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.