West · Pacific Flyway
Are There Costa's Hummingbirds in Hawaii?
No — Costa's Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Hawaii; any sighting there is a rare stray. Calypte costae · Trochilidae
Is the Costa's Hummingbird Found in Hawaii?
Costa's Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Hawaii. 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 Costa's Hummingbirds occur regularly are California (about 2,480 miles away), Nevada (about 2,690 miles away) and Arizona (about 2,910 miles away).
Costa's Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Hawaii, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Hawaii; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Costa's Hummingbird in Hawaii
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Costa's Hummingbird in Hawaii
Other birds in Hawaii
Birds you might also encounter in Hawaii.
Costa's Hummingbird in other states
Costa's Hummingbird in Hawaii: Quick Facts
The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) is a rarely seen bird in Hawaii. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, knowing the seasonal patterns of Costa's 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 Hawaii using the related birds section.