Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Return to New York, Marking Spring Migration
Ruby-throated hummingbirds have begun their annual migration to New York, with sightings reported in Long Island and the Hudson Valley. These small, colorful birds migrate from Mexico and Central America to breed in the U.S. between April and October. Hummingbird Central, a citizen science initiative, tracks their migration using user-reported sightings. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common species in New York, characterized by its bright green back and iridescent red throat. Other species, such as the rufous and calliope hummingbirds, are considered rare sightings in the state. 
