Ruby Throated Hummingbirds Fall Hummingbird Migration Map

The migration period for their trip south to their wintering grounds begins in late july or early august.

Ruby throated hummingbirds fall hummingbird migration map. Most rubythroats fly nonstop 500 miles or more across the water to mexico and other central american countries. Over land or water. There are a few species in canada and the united states. The 2020 migration is over for most species and we have ended our mapping project for the year.

Ruby throated hummingbirds migrate to and from their summer breeding grounds in waves said bob bryerton an interpretive naturalist for the forest preserve district. Ruby throated hummingbirds have reached their northernmost migration points. Ruby throated hummingbird spring migration. First arrivals in the spring usually males are back in texas and louisiana in late february to mid march.

This shows estimated arrival dates of ruby throated hummingbirds based on previous years. Hummingbird migration map for 2020 listing of 2020 hummingbird sightings and migration patterns spring fall. We receive well over 8000 hummingbird spring and fall sighting reports each year adding up to over 88 000 000 sightings in the history of our hummingbird migration map and viewed more than 20 500 000 times since we at the hummingbird guide have been tracking the hummingbird migration each year. Some rubythroats fly over land following the coastline to reach their wintering grounds.

Like a lot of birds out there hummingbirds migrate in the colder months to a warmer climate. Research has shown that the average amount of weight gained by hummingbirds prior to migration is sufficient to fuel a 500 mile flight. In this map from ebird each of the purple squares represents sightings of one or more ruby throated hummingbirds reported during the peak of fall migration august september over the last 10 years the darker the purple the more reports of ruby throated hummingbirds from those blocks. What happens when migrating ruby throated hummingbirds reach the gulf of mexico.

The front line of the migration has moved into alberta manitoba saskatchewan ontario quebec new brunswick prince edward island and nova scotia. As early as july ruby throated hummingbirds start accumulating fat. In more northern states first arrivals are not until april or may. According to cornell s the birds of north america online a ruby throated hummingbird s body weight can double in just seven to ten days.

Ruby throated hummingbirds breed in north america during the summer months but prefer to spend their winters in much warmer climates. The map below shows the approximate spring migration arrival dates for ruby throated hummingbirds in north america. Ruby throated hummingbird migration route.