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Species of Hummingbirds
Mid-Atlantic Region

By James & Ruth White

This list contains the sightings of the species of hummingbirds Mid-Atlantic region.

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

The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the predominate species east of the Mississippi River.

An ornithologist has not been involved in creating this list.

It is better suited for your personal use rather than scientific research of any kind.

Of course, we would welcome any input by ornithologists.

We would also enjoy any stories of hummingbird sightings.

If you have a hummingbird sighting that you’d like to share, please use the Migration Sighting form. We’d love to hear from you.


Happy Hummingbird Sightings!


DELAWARE:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

MARYLAND:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

NEW JERSEY:

Ruby-throated, Rufous

NEW YORK:

Ruby-throated, Rufous, Calliope

PENNSYLVANIA:

Ruby-throated, Rufous, Anna's, Allen's, Calliope


The most predominate species in this region is the Ruby-throated hummingbird.

Occasionally there has been sightings of the Rufous Hummingbird.

In New York and Pennsylvania there has been sightings of the Calliope Hummingbird along with the Anna's and Allen's in Pennsylvania.

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.