Diet
What do broad-tailed hummingbirds eat?
Nectar and insects.
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)Broad-tailed HummingbirdSelasphorus platycercus
Spring and summer diet
- Nectar from penstemon and scarlet gilia
Fall and winter diet
- Winters in Mexico
Best feeder foods
- Sugar water 1:4
Breeds at 6,000–10,000 ft; can drop body temperature overnight to survive frosty mountain nights.
Frequently asked
What do broad-tailed hummingbirds eat?
Nectar and insects.
What is the best food to feed broad-tailed hummingbirds?
Sugar water 1:4.
What do broad-tailed hummingbirds eat in winter?
Winters in Mexico.
Sources
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
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.