Anna's Hummingbirds in Oregon
When Anna's hummingbirds are present in Oregon, when they nest, which native Oregon plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 4b–9b yard.
- Status in Oregon
- Year-round resident
- Nesting window
- December–May
- Broods
- 2–3 per season
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4b–9b
When to expect Anna's hummingbirds in Oregon
Anna's Hummingbirds live in Oregon all year. Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades. That makes the cold months the time your yard matters most to them: their winter diet shifts toward winter-blooming manzanita and feeders.
Marine west-coast climate west of the Cascades; high desert to the east.
Nesting in Oregon
Across Oregon, Anna's hummingbirds typically nest from December–May. Nest site: tiny cup of plant down and spider silk. Females lay 2 eggs, incubate for 14–19 days, and young leave the nest after 18–23 days.
Dry summers west of the Cascades; hot days in the high desert.
- Anna's Hummingbirds don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as golden currant, red-flowering currant, oregon grape for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after May.
Native Oregon plants that attract Anna's hummingbirds
Of the regional native plants we track for Oregon, these 8 provide food or cover Anna's hummingbirds use:
Tubular flowers for hummingbirds and seed heads for finches.
Early yellow flowers for hummingbirds, then summer fruit.
Nectar-rich in summer, seed for finches in fall.
Red trumpets for Broad-tailed and Rufous hummingbirds.
Early spring blooms fuel returning Rufous Hummingbirds.
Evergreen with yellow spring flowers and blue summer fruit.
Late-season red flowers when other nectar is scarce.
Spring flowers for Rufous Hummingbirds, early fruit for thrushes.
Feeding Anna's hummingbirds through the Oregon year
Anna's stay year-round and nest in winter; in freezing weather, keep one feeder thawed.
- Best foods: Sugar water: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water.
- Avoid: Red dye, honey and artificial sweeteners.
- In Oregon's winter: Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades.
Full diet breakdown for Anna's hummingbirds · Best feeder for Anna's hummingbirds
Frequently asked
Are Anna's hummingbirds in Oregon year-round?
Yes. Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round residents in Oregon.
When do Anna's hummingbirds nest in Oregon?
Nesting in Oregon typically runs December–May, with 2–3 per season. Clutches are 2 eggs, incubated for 14–19 days.
What native plants attract Anna's hummingbirds in Oregon?
Wild bergamot, Golden currant, Rocky Mountain bee plant, Scarlet gilia, Red-flowering currant, Oregon grape, California fuchsia, Salmonberry are native plants in Oregon that provide food or cover for Anna's hummingbirds.
Anna's Hummingbirds in other regions
Other backyard birds in Oregon
Sources
- Anna's Hummingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Anna's Hummingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Anna's Hummingbird — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Oregon
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.