West · Central Flyway

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Wyoming

Selasphorus platycercus — Trochilidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
5Active months

About Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Wyoming

Broad-tailed Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Wyoming

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 Wyoming

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

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Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Wyoming: Quick Facts

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

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