Trochilidae · bird profile
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a member of the Trochilidae family in the order Apodiformes. This taxonomic profile follows the American Ornithological Society checklist; local abundance and seasonality should be confirmed with current regional observations.
Rufous Hummingbird by state: eBird records
Across the nine states with eBird occurrence data on this site (records from 2020–2024), the Rufous Hummingbird is reported most often in Oregon with 60,155 records. It is rare or absent in Florida, Tennessee, Michigan, Rhode Island.
Which states have Rufous Hummingbirds?
Found regularly in these states, from 2020–2024 eBird records. Each state guide lists its other backyard birds by month.