Most hummingbirds lay a tiny clutch of 1–3 eggs, but almost always 2 eggs per nest.

Quick Scoop

  • Typical clutch size: 2 eggs.
  • Overall range: 1–3 eggs depending on species and conditions.
  • Number of broods per year: usually 1–3 broods (nesting attempts) per female.
  • Eggs are about the size of a small jellybean and plain white.

So if you spot a hummingbird nest, you’ll almost always see two tiny white eggs tucked inside, occasionally just one, and very rarely three.

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