Broad-tailed Hummingbird in November
Where broad-tailed hummingbirds are in November, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
November in the Broad-tailed Hummingbird's year
November settles into the winter pattern. Migration tapers to the last hardy stragglers, winter flocks form and start roaming, and birds map out the reliable food sources in their territory. Cold snaps push sudden rushes of activity to feeders.
For the Broad-tailed Hummingbird specifically, November is a fall month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 8 states and provinces where broad-tailed hummingbirds occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where broad-tailed hummingbirds are in November
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- mostly absent (migration only)
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In November, broad-tailed hummingbirds are absent in the South, mostly absent (migration only) across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in November
Broad-tailed hummingbirds are not nesting in November. The season runs June–July at mid-latitudes.
Outside the nesting season, broad-tailed hummingbirds put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in November
- Winters in Mexico
Breeds at 6,000–10,000 ft; can drop body temperature overnight to survive frosty mountain nights.
Winter flocks are forming their routes now — a feeder kept full from November onward becomes a regular stop.
Full Broad-tailed Hummingbird diet guide → · Best feeder for broad-tailed hummingbirds →
Watching broad-tailed hummingbirds this month
Broad-tailed hummingbirds are settled and predictable in November, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region broad-tailed hummingbirds are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Broad-tailed Hummingbird month by month
Broad-tailed Hummingbird by state
Frequently asked
Where are broad-tailed hummingbirds in November?
In November, broad-tailed hummingbirds are absent in the South, mostly absent (migration only) across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do broad-tailed hummingbirds nest in November?
No — broad-tailed hummingbirds typically nest June through July at mid-latitudes.
What do broad-tailed hummingbirds eat in November?
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.