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Species of Hummingbirds Canada

By James & Ruth White

This list contains the species of hummingbirds Canada. That is, hummingbird species sighted in both northern and southern Canada.

For convenience, they are listed in alphabetical order, not by frequency of sightings.

The Rufous hummingbird is the most northerly ranging of all hummingbirds.

It nests across most of British Columbia and into southern Yukon.

Some sightings can be very rare.

It is exciting to see hummingbirds that are unusual for your location.

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Note: An ornithologist was not involved in the creation of this list.

It is intended for personal use.

It is not intended for scientific work of any kind.


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Hummingbird Species Canada:

ALBERTA:

Anna’s, Black-chinned, Calliope, Costa’s, Green Violet-ear, Ruby-throated, Rufous

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

Allen’s, Anna’s, Black-chinned, Calliope, Costa’s, Ruby-throated, Rufous

MANITOBA:

Broad-tailed, Ruby-throated, Rufous

NEW BRUNSWICK:

Black-chinned, Broad-billed, Ruby-throated, Rufous

NEWFOUNDLAND:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

NOVA SCOTIA:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

ONTARIO:

Black-chinned, Broad-billed, Green Violet-ear, Ruby-throated, Rufous

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:

Ruby-throated

QUEBEC:

Ruby-throated

SASKATCHEWAN:

Black-chinned, Calliope, Ruby-throated, Rufous 

YUKON:

Rufous

James & Ruth White

James and Ruth White are Certified Hummingbird Habitat stewards with the International Hummingbird Society, specializing in backyard hummingbird care, behavior, and conservation. With 45+ years of hands-on experience, they have cared for over 1,000 hummingbirds, built two large perennial gardens, and support a community of 30,000+ subscribers through hummingbird-guide.com, their widely followed migration map, and active social channels. They observe hummingbirds daily across 12 home feeders and document their behavior through photography and video.