Question 1

When do hummingbirds arrive in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Hummingbirds typically arrive in Kansas in Mid-April – early May and leave again by Mid – late September. Arrival tracks the 55°F isotherm as it moves north.

Question 2

When should you put out hummingbird feeders in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Hang feeders in Kansas by Early April — about one to two weeks before the first birds arrive in Mid-April – early May — so early migrants find your feeder immediately.

Question 3

What kinds of hummingbirds live in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

The hummingbird species regularly recorded in Kansas are: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird (special fall visitor).

Hummingbirds of Kansas: Species, Migration & Where to See Them