February to June, 2006 Tracking the Hummingbird Migration When Ruby-throated Hummingbirds return to nest in the United States and Canada this spring, they will have just completed a remarkable journey to Mexico and Central America and back! In the Western U.S. and Canada, the Rufous Hummingbird travels the farthest north of any hummingbird to breed—all the way to Alaska. You can plot this return trip and learn what it takes for these—and other species of "neotropical" migrants—to successfully complete this epic journey. Learn the winter and breeding range of each species. Click on the map to see a larger one. Wintering and Breeding Range of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird Which species (if any) do you expect to see in your hometown? Practice identifying each species. Report the FIRST Hummingbird you see this spring. (This links to a practice report.) Watch the migrations progress on our Interactive Maps! Also see: Getting Started (Key Activities)>> Copyright 2006 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form