This species breeds in coastal California and southern Oregon, and winters in western Mexico.

photos: Susan Campbell

The state's first reported Allen's hummingbird was banded in Manteo. This young male survived the blizzard there and was present for eight weeks from mid-January through mid-March 2003.

More about Allen's hummingbirds:
hummingbirdsplus.org/allens.html

Sighting map

NC Hummers Index