The Rufous Hummingbird breeds farther north than any other hummingbird, nesting in Alaska and migrating southward through the Rocky Mountains — a round trip of up to 3,900 miles. Despite its tiny size, the male is notoriously aggressive, chasing much larger birds from flowers and feeders. The male's flaming orange-red body and gorget make it one of North America's most vivid small birds.
Best time to see a Rufous Hummingbird
The best time to see a Rufous Hummingbird is April–August, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,992 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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