West · Pacific Flyway

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Utah

Selasphorus platycercus — Trochilidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months

About Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Utah

Broad-tailed Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Utah, 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 Utah

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

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Identification

FamilyTrochilidae
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Best Time to See Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Utah

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

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Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Utah: Quick Facts

The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a common bird in Utah. 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 Utah are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, 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 Utah using the related birds section.