Northeast · Atlantic Flyway

Rufous Hummingbird in New Jersey

Selasphorus rufusTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Rufous Hummingbird in New Jersey

Rufous Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

In New Jersey, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Rufous Hummingbird in New Jersey

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

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

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Rufous Hummingbird in New Jersey

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

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Rufous Hummingbird in New Jersey: Quick Facts

The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is an uncommon bird in New Jersey. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in New Jersey are April, May, September, October. For birders in Newark and throughout New Jersey, knowing the seasonal patterns of Rufous Hummingbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in New Jersey using the related birds section.