West · Pacific Flyway

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Nevada

Selasphorus platycercus — Trochilidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months

About Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Nevada

Broad-tailed Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Nevada, this species is classified as common. It visits during the breeding season, typically spring through summer. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, June, July, August, September. Peak activity occurs in May, June, July, August.

Monthly Activity — Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Nevada

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

FamilyTrochilidae
View full Broad-tailed Hummingbird profile →

Best Time to See Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Nevada

January
Low
February
Low
March
Low
April
Active
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Active
October
Low
November
Low
December
Low

Other birds in Nevada

Birds you might also encounter in Nevada.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in other states

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Nevada: Quick Facts

The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a common bird in Nevada. It is classified as a summer breeder in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Nevada are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, 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 Nevada using the related birds section.