Hummingbirds in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in New Mexico. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,061 of the 6,854 sightings logged across the year (15.5%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in New Mexico
15.5%
of yearly sightings
1,061
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
6,854
verified records a year
April 16%, May 15.5%, June 11.9%. Busiest month is July at 21.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 0.2% |
| February | 4 | 0.1% |
| March | 35 | 0.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,095 | 16% |
| May | 1,061 | 15.5% |
| June | 816 | 11.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,495 | 21.8% |
| Augustpeak | 1,462 | 21.3% |
| September | 706 | 10.3% |
| October | 139 | 2% |
| November | 19 | 0.3% |
| December | 8 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 2,819 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1,930 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 973 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 335 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 30 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 26 |
| Rivoli's Hummingbird | 25 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 19 |
In New Mexico, May carries 15.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (11.9%) 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,061 of the 6,854 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 15.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in New Mexico?+
May is the 4th 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.
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