When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Louisiana? (2026)
Hummingbirds typically arrive in Louisiana in late February to mid March, so put your feeder out by February 20. Numbers peak in March and September, the last birds are usually seen around November, and you should keep one feeder up all winter.
Last updated: August 2026 · Typical windows for Louisiana. Weather shifts arrival by a week or more in any given year.
Hummingbirds in Louisiana: the year at a glance
What makes Louisiana different
Louisiana is one of the best winter hummingbird states in the country. Multiple western species regularly winter along the Gulf here, and a maintained winter feeder can host genuine rarities.
Hummingbird species in Louisiana
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Rufous Hummingbird (winter)
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird (winter)
Ranges shift, and vagrants turn up well outside their expected territory — particularly in autumn and winter. If you see a hummingbird in Louisiana outside the windows above, it is worth reporting to your state ornithological society.
Getting your Louisiana feeder right
The recipe is the same everywhere: four parts water to one part plain white sugar. No red dye, no honey, no brown sugar. In Louisiana's warm months you will need to change the nectar every two to three days, and daily once daytime highs pass 88°F — fermented nectar and black mould make hummingbirds ill.
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Frequently asked questions about hummingbirds in Louisiana
When do hummingbirds arrive in Louisiana?
Typically in late February to mid March. Put your feeder out by February 20 so early scouts find it — males arrive one to two weeks ahead of females.
When should I put feeders out in Louisiana?
By February 20, about two weeks before the first birds are usually reported.
When do hummingbirds leave Louisiana?
The last birds are typically seen around November. You should keep one feeder up all winter — and always keep the feeder up for two weeks after your own final sighting.
What hummingbird species live in Louisiana?
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird (winter), Buff-bellied Hummingbird (winter).
Will leaving my feeder up stop them migrating?
No. Day length triggers migration, not food. A feeder left up in Louisiana helps late migrants and cannot make a healthy bird stay.
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