Hummingbirds in Oklahoma in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Oklahoma. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 277 of the 1,200 sightings logged across the year (23.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Oklahoma
23.1%
of yearly sightings
277
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,200
verified records a year
April 16.3%, May 23.1%, June 10.3%. Busiest month is May at 23.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.1% |
| March | 4 | 0.3% |
| April | 195 | 16.3% |
| Maypeak | 277 | 23.1% |
| June | 123 | 10.3% |
| July | 124 | 10.3% |
| Augustpeak | 243 | 20.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 202 | 16.8% |
| October | 22 | 1.8% |
| November | 6 | 0.5% |
| December | 3 | 0.3% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 802 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 162 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 16 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 8 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 7 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 3 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 2 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 1 |
In Oklahoma, May carries 23.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 14.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (16.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird802 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird162 records
- Rufous Hummingbird16 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird8 records
- Calliope Hummingbird7 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Oklahoma in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 277 of the 1,200 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 23.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Oklahoma?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and September.
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.
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