Audubon Chapters and Hummingbirds in Arkansas

Hummingbirds in Arkansas

The existing state species guide lists Ruby-throated Hummingbird (with occasional Rufous). Statewide occurrence is not a guarantee of a sighting in any particular city.

• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
• Rufous Hummingbird

When to expect them

The state migration guide gives typical arrival as Mid-March – early April and departure as Early October. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive first, males ahead of females.

Readers in Arkansas have reported 4 approved sightings across the stored reporting dates. Most recently: Mountain Home on October 26, 2026.

Mountain Home, Arkansas: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, October 26, 2026.

Jonesboro, Arkansas: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, October 14, 2026.

City not supplied, Arkansas: species not supplied, October 13, 2026.

Conway, Arkansas: species not supplied, September 29, 2026.

• Migration map and sighting reports

Gardens to visit

• Mount Magazine State Park — Paris
• Petit Jean State Park — Morrilton
• Buffalo National River — St. Joe
• Hot Springs National Park — Hot Springs

Plants for this region

• Southeast plant guide

All chapters

• Audubon Arkansas — Little Rock
• Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society — Fayetteville

Help track hummingbirds

Seen a hummingbird in Arkansas? Share its location, species and date. Reports are reviewed before they appear on the map.

• Report a hummingbird sighting
• All chapters in Arkansas

Independent directory

NectarBloom's chapter directory is an independent resource. Chapters are listed for information only. NectarBloom is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Audubon Society or any chapter.