Meet Our Northwest Hummingbirds
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In the Pacific Northwest — especially around the San Juan Islands, Washington, Oregon, and coastal British Columbia — you're in one of the best hummingbird regions in North America.
Here are the primary hummingbird species you're most likely to encounter:
🌺 COMMON HUMMINGBIRDS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
🟢 Anna's Hummingbird
The year-round resident superstar
- Most common around western Washington & San Juan Islands
- Males have brilliant iridescent pink/red heads
- Extremely territorial and curious
- Often the first species to try hand-held feeders
Fun fact:
Anna's hummingbirds can survive surprisingly cold temperatures and often stay year-round in the Northwest.
🟠 Rufous Hummingbird
Tiny but aggressive
- Bright copper/orange coloration
- Famous for being fearless
- One of the longest migrations relative to body size on Earth
Migration:
They travel from Mexico to Alaska…every single year.
These little guys are notorious for aggressively defending feeders.
🟣 Black-chinned Hummingbird
More common inland
- Seen more frequently east of the Cascades
- Subtle purple throat band on males
- Calmer personality compared to Rufous
Less common in the San Juans, but occasionally spotted during migration.
🔴 Calliope Hummingbird
The smallest bird in North America — and a rare Pacific Northwest treat during migration season.
Want to meet them up close? Our handmade hand-held hummingbird feeders are crafted from recycled glass and shaped like the flowers these Pacific Northwest species love most.