Hummingbirds in Oklahoma in July

Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Oklahoma. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 124 of the 1,200 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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

Good month for hummingbirds in Oklahoma

10.3%

of yearly sightings

124

records in July

#5

busiest month of 12

1,200

verified records a year

June 10.3%, July 10.3%, August 20.3%. Busiest month is May at 23.1%.

Best months: May, August, September

1,200 verified observations of hummingbirds in Oklahoma, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Oklahoma

Peak month

May

277 records (23.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February10.1%
March40.3%
April19516.3%
Maypeak27723.1%
June12310.3%
July12410.3%
Augustpeak24320.3%
Septemberpeak20216.8%
October221.8%
November60.5%
December30.3%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird802
Black-chinned Hummingbird162
Rufous Hummingbird16
Broad-billed Hummingbird8
Calliope Hummingbird7
Broad-tailed Hummingbird3
Costa's Hummingbird2
Anna's Hummingbird1

In Oklahoma, July carries 10.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2 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 holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (20.3%) after. The busiest month is May (23.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Oklahoma are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Rufous 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

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird802 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird162 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird16 records
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird8 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird7 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird3 records
Plan your tripChickasaw National Recreation Area

Plan your hummingbird trip in Oklahoma

Start with live tours near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 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 Oklahoma in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 124 of the 1,200 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for hummingbirds in Oklahoma?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and September, based on 1,200 verified observations.

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

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