There have been reports of nearly 30 different species of hummingbirds seen in the United States. Some of these are common can be found every year, while some are rare or accidental visitors. When it comes to hummingbirds in Maine, there aren’t many of the tiny birds that venture this far north but we have found 1 common species and 1 rare species.
2 Hummingbirds in Maine
The 2 species of hummingbirds in Maine are the Ruby-throated hummingbird and the Rufous Hummingbird.
Based on the range maps of authoritative sources like allaboutbirds.org and ebird.org, we’ve put together a list of hummingbirds that can be seen in the state of Maine. For each species in this list you’ll find the species name, pictures of what it looks like, specifications about appearance, and where and when you may be able to spot them.
Stay tuned at the end of the article for tips on attracting hummingbirds to your yard, and visit this article to find out when hummingbirds will be returning to your state.
Enjoy!
1. Ruby-throated hummingbird
Scientific name: Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the most common hummingbirds in the eastern half of the United States. They have a green back and white underparts. Males have a ruby red throat that can look black in certain lighting.
Each spring they enter the country in droves from their wintering grounds in Central America. Many of them fly over the Gulf of Mexico in one non-stop flight! Ruby-throated hummingbirds are fairly easy to attract to backyards with nectar feeders and flowers.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are seen throughout Maine during the spring and summer months. They are by far the most common hummingbird in the state. These hummingbirds will begin to arrive is the far south of the state in April, but most show up during May. They will head back south again in September. If you see a hummingbird in your yard in Maine, 9 times out of 10 it will be the ruby-throated.
2. Rufous Hummingbird
