Hummingbirds in Oregon in February

Yes, February is a good month to see hummingbirds in Oregon. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 762 of the 9,173 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 June 30, 2026.

Anna's Hummingbird photographed in OregonAnna's Hummingbird photographed in OregonBlack-chinned × Rufous Hummingbird photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Oregon

8.3%

of yearly sightings

762

records in February

#6

busiest month of 12

9,173

verified records a year

January 7.6%, February 8.3%, March 13.2%. Busiest month is March at 13.2%.

Best months: March, April, May

9,173 verified observations of hummingbirds in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

March

1,209 records (13.2% of the year)

Quietest month

October

392 records

MonthObservationsShare
January7007.6%
February7628.3%
Marchpeak1,20913.2%
Aprilpeak1,19313%
Maypeak1,15312.6%
June7918.6%
July7908.6%
August6817.4%
September4695.1%
October3924.3%
November4655.1%
December5686.2%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Anna's Hummingbird6,531
Rufous Hummingbird1,817
Black-chinned Hummingbird270
Calliope Hummingbird205
Costa's Hummingbird28
Allen's Hummingbird22
Broad-billed Hummingbird3
Anna's × Rufous Hummingbird3

In Oregon, February carries 8.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0 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 January and February, and it heads toward March (13.2%) after. The busiest month is March (13.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Oregon are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Anna's Hummingbird6,531 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird1,817 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird270 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird205 records
  • Costa's Hummingbird28 records
  • Allen's Hummingbird22 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your hummingbird trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, 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 Oregon in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 762 of the 9,173 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see hummingbirds in Oregon?+

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

What month is best for hummingbirds in Oregon?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 9,173 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.