Hummingbirds in Wyoming: Where to See Them and How to Identify Them
Yes, hummingbirds are found in Wyoming each spring and summer, with the Broad-tailed Hummingbird being the most common. Start your search in mountain meadows and aspen groves above 6,000 feet, especially around mid-summer mornings. For more details, visit our hummingbird page at /animals/hummingbird.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Rufous Hummingbird · Public domain CC0
Broad-tailed Hummingbird · Whitney Brook Matson CC BY
Calliope Hummingbird · Rolf Lawrenz CC BY
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- species recorded
- 24,101
- GBIF records
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- birding hotspots
- July, June, August
- peak months
Yes, hummingbirds are in Wyoming. Next you'll want:
What hummingbird sound like
Verified field recordings from Xeno-canto. Press play to hear the calls birders listen for in the field.
Rivoli's Hummingbird · call, short rattle
0:05Portal, Arizona · © Richard E. Webster CC BY-NC-SA · XC133506
Blue-throated Mountaingem · call, perched warning calls
0:05Portal, Arizona · © Richard E. Webster CC BY-NC-SA · XC132503
Lucifer Sheartail · call, wing buzz
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
4 types of hummingbirds recorded in Wyoming
4 hummingbird species have a verified observation record in Wyoming across the hummingbird family (Trochilidae), each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations. Photos by iNaturalist observers, reused under the licence each observer chose.
Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
582 verified observations on iNaturalist of hummingbird have been recorded in Wyoming, most often in July, June, August.
When hummingbird are recorded in Wyoming
Yes, hummingbirds are found in Wyoming each spring and summer, with the Broad-tailed Hummingbird being the most common. Start your search in mountain meadows and aspen groves above 6,000 feet, especially around mid-summer mornings. For more details, visit our hummingbird page at /animals/hummingbird.
Where are hummingbirds most likely to be seen in Wyoming?
Mountainous regions like the Bighorn Mountains, Wind River Range, and Sierra Madre provide prime habitat. Lower elevation riparian areas and backyard feeders in towns such as Jackson and Laramie also attract them. Focus on elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet for the best odds. Check out our /wildlife/wyoming page for more Wyoming-specific wildlife tips.
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In Wyoming, hummingbirds sightings usually improve when you slow down and match your first stop to where in the state sightings are most likely. Use thestate wildlife huband theroute guideto narrow your first area, then check access, weather, and distance before you settle in. A short walk with one clear viewing plan often beats covering too much ground, especially when habitat changes fast from open edges to brush, wetlands, timber, shoreline, or neighborhood cover.
What is the best season and time of day to spot hummingbirds in Wyoming?
Late May through August is the prime window. Males arrive first in spring to establish territories. Dawn and dusk offer the highest feeding activity. Mid-summer mornings just after sunrise are when you'll see the most birds at flowers and feeders.
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Most misses happen when people arrive at the wrong hour or expect nonstop activity. Build around best season or time of day, keep one backup area in mind, and use theanimal facts pageplustour planning ideasto compare what a realistic outing looks like in Wyoming. If movement slows, stay longer at one promising spot, listen for calls or watch for edge movement, and reset around weather, light, water, or feeding changes instead of jumping to a totally new area too early.
How can I identify hummingbirds in Wyoming? What species are common?
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird is the most common. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and a trilling wing sound in flight. Females are greenish with white underparts. Also watch for Rufous Hummingbirds passing through in late summer; they have an orange-brown back and fiery throat.
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What kind of habitat do hummingbirds prefer in Wyoming?
Open woodlands, mountain meadows, and sagebrush edges with wildflowers like Indian paintbrush, penstemon, and columbine. They are attracted to red tubular flowers. Near streams and aspen groves are hotspots.
What are some good locations for hummingbird watching in Wyoming?
Grand Teton National Park, especially around Jenny Lake and the String Lake Trail. Also the Medicine Bow National Forest and the Beartooth Highway area. In the Bighorn Mountains, try the Cloud Peak area. Many state parks and botanical gardens offer good viewing. For a full list of Wyoming wildlife spots, visit /wildlife/wyoming.
How can I attract hummingbirds to my yard or campsite in Wyoming?
Set up a feeder with a simple sugar water solution (1 part sugar to 4 parts water, no dye). Place it near flowers or shrubs. Keep it clean and change nectar every few days. Plant native red and orange flowers like fireweed and bee balm.
What gear or souvenirs can help me remember my hummingbird sightings?
Once you spot a hummingbird, consider picking up a hummingbird-themed sticker or magnet to commemorate your trip. They make great additions to a field notebook or fridge.
Hummingbird Stained Glass Sticker
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Hummingbird Garden Magnet
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Hummingbird Garden Cap
A soft cotton cap with delicate hummingbird embroidery. Ideal for birding in the field.Check Price and Availability
For more wildlife-themed gear, browse our selection of wildlife shirts at /t-shirts.
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Do hummingbirds migrate through Wyoming?
Yes. Most hummingbirds migrate south in fall. Rufous Hummingbirds pass through Wyoming in late summer, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds depart by September. Migration peaks in August, so that's a good time to see multiple species at feeders.
Can I see hummingbirds in winter in Wyoming?
No, hummingbirds are not present in Wyoming during winter. They migrate to Mexico and Central America. The last sightings usually occur in early September. If you see a hummingbird in winter, it's likely a lost individual; contact a local wildlife rehabilitator.
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Gear and field guides
Plan your trip
Best time to see hummingbird in Wyoming: July, June, August
See the month-by-month sighting calendar.
Plan your hummingbird sighting in Wyoming
24,101 verified hummingbird records have been logged in Wyoming, most recently in 2026. See the GBIF records.
Where to look in Wyoming
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching · Find hotels
- Devils Tower National Monument · Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching · Find hotels
- Fossil Butte National Monument · Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching · Find hotels
- Grand Teton National Park · Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching · Find hotels
- Yellowstone National Park · Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching · Find hotels
- California National Historic Trail · Find hotels
- Wyoming Hereford Ranch · 274 species recorded
- Hutton Lake NWR · 234 species recorded
- Laramie River Greenbelt Trail · 232 species recorded
- Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1 · 229 species recorded
- Lions Park (Cheyenne) · 228 species recorded
- McManamen Park · 228 species recorded
Birding hotspots via eBird (Cornell Lab).
Frequently asked questions
What hummingbird species live in Wyoming?+
Mountainous regions like the Bighorn Mountains, Wind River Range, and Sierra Madre provide prime habitat. Lower elevation riparian areas and backyard feeders in towns such as Jackson and Laramie also attract them. Focus on elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet for the best odds. Check out our /wildlife/wyoming page for more Wyoming-specific wildlife tips. See ourstate wildlife pagefor the next step. In Wyoming, hummingbirds sightings usually improve when you slow down and match your first stop to where in the state sightings are most likely. Use thestate wildlife huband theroute guideto narrow your first area, then check access, weather, and distance before you settle in. A short walk with one clear viewing plan often beats covering too much ground, especially when habitat changes fast from open edges to brush, wetlands, timber, shoreline, or neighborhood cover.
Where can you see hummingbirds in Wyoming?+
Mountainous regions like the Bighorn Mountains, Wind River Range, and Sierra Madre provide prime habitat. Lower elevation riparian areas and backyard feeders in towns such as Jackson and Laramie also attract them. Focus on elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet for the best odds. Check out our /wildlife/wyoming page for more Wyoming-specific wildlife tips. See ourstate wildlife pagefor the next step. In Wyoming, hummingbirds sightings usually improve when you slow down and match your first stop to where in the state sightings are most likely. Use thestate wildlife huband theroute guideto narrow your first area, then check access, weather, and distance before you settle in. A short walk with one clear viewing plan often beats covering too much ground, especially when habitat changes fast from open edges to brush, wetlands, timber, shoreline, or neighborhood cover.
When is the best time to see hummingbirds in Wyoming?+
Mountainous regions like the Bighorn Mountains, Wind River Range, and Sierra Madre provide prime habitat. Lower elevation riparian areas and backyard feeders in towns such as Jackson and Laramie also attract them. Focus on elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet for the best odds. Check out our /wildlife/wyoming page for more Wyoming-specific wildlife tips. See ourstate wildlife pagefor the next step. In Wyoming, hummingbirds sightings usually improve when you slow down and match your first stop to where in the state sightings are most likely. Use thestate wildlife huband theroute guideto narrow your first area, then check access, weather, and distance before you settle in. A short walk with one clear viewing plan often beats covering too much ground, especially when habitat changes fast from open edges to brush, wetlands, timber, shoreline, or neighborhood cover.
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