South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in Delaware?
No — Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Delaware; any sighting there is a rare stray. Selasphorus platycercus · Trochilidae
Is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird Found in Delaware?
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Delaware. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Broad-tailed Hummingbirds occur regularly are Colorado (about 1,600 miles away), Wyoming (about 1,660 miles away) and New Mexico (about 1,710 miles away).
Often mistaken for Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in Delaware: Ruby-throated Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Delaware, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
Broad-tailed Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Delaware, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Delaware; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Delaware
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Delaware
Other birds in Delaware
Birds you might also encounter in Delaware.
Broad-tailed Hummingbird in other states
Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Delaware: Quick Facts
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a rarely seen bird in Delaware. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Wilmington and throughout Delaware, knowing the seasonal patterns of Broad-tailed Hummingbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Delaware using the related birds section.