West · Pacific Flyway
Are There Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Hawaii?
No — Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Hawaii; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus colubris · Trochilidae
Is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird Found in Hawaii?
Ruby-throated 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 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds occur regularly are South Dakota (about 3,570 miles away), Nebraska (about 3,570 miles away) and North Dakota (about 3,600 miles away).
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds need abundant nectar flowers, tiny insects, perches, and safe cover. A sequence of native blooms is the foundation; a carefully maintained sugar-water feeder can supplement it.
In Hawaii, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Hawaii; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Hawaii
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Hawaii
Other birds in Hawaii
Birds you might also encounter in Hawaii.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in other states
Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Hawaii: Quick Facts
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 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.
Preferred habitats include woodland edge, garden, meadow. For birders in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, knowing the seasonal patterns of Ruby-throated Hummingbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
breeding visitor in eastern North America; winters mainly in Mexico and Central America. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Hawaii using the related birds section.