Hummingbirds in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,153 of the 9,173 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Oregon
12.6%
of yearly sightings
1,153
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
9,173
verified records a year
April 13%, May 12.6%, June 8.6%. Busiest month is March at 13.2%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 700 | 7.6% |
| February | 762 | 8.3% |
| Marchpeak | 1,209 | 13.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,193 | 13% |
| Maypeak | 1,153 | 12.6% |
| June | 791 | 8.6% |
| July | 790 | 8.6% |
| August | 681 | 7.4% |
| September | 469 | 5.1% |
| October | 392 | 4.3% |
| November | 465 | 5.1% |
| December | 568 | 6.2% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Anna's Hummingbird | 6,531 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 1,817 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 270 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 205 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 28 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 22 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 3 |
| Anna's × Rufous Hummingbird | 3 |
In Oregon, May carries 12.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (8.6%) 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 Oregon are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned 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
- Anna's Hummingbird6,531 records
- Rufous Hummingbird1,817 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird270 records
- Calliope Hummingbird205 records
- Costa's Hummingbird28 records
- Allen's Hummingbird22 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,153 of the 9,173 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and May.
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.
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