When Do Hummingbirds Arrive in Missouri? (2026)
Hummingbirds typically arrive in Missouri in early to mid April, so put your feeder out by April 1. Numbers peak in May and September, the last birds are usually seen around early October, and you should take your feeder down in mid October.
Last updated: August 2026 · Typical windows for Missouri. Weather shifts arrival by a week or more in any given year.
Hummingbirds in Missouri: the year at a glance
What makes Missouri different
Missouri sits mid-continent and sees a long autumn passage. Rufous Hummingbirds from the west turn up at Missouri feeders most autumns, so look closely at any late orange bird.
Hummingbird species in Missouri
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Rufous Hummingbird (autumn)
Ranges shift, and vagrants turn up well outside their expected territory — particularly in autumn and winter. If you see a hummingbird in Missouri outside the windows above, it is worth reporting to your state ornithological society.
Getting your Missouri 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 Missouri'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.
Work out the exact amount for your feeder size with our hummingbird nectar calculator, and check the full state-by-state autumn schedule on the feeder takedown tool.
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Frequently asked questions about hummingbirds in Missouri
When do hummingbirds arrive in Missouri?
Typically in early to mid April. Put your feeder out by April 1 so early scouts find it — males arrive one to two weeks ahead of females.
When should I put feeders out in Missouri?
By April 1, about two weeks before the first birds are usually reported.
When do hummingbirds leave Missouri?
The last birds are typically seen around early October. You should take your feeder down in mid October — and always keep the feeder up for two weeks after your own final sighting.
What hummingbird species live in Missouri?
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird (autumn).
Will leaving my feeder up stop them migrating?
No. Day length triggers migration, not food. A feeder left up in Missouri helps late migrants and cannot make a healthy bird stay.
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