The energetic cost of hovering in hummingbirds exceeds 10X BMR. During hovering hummingbirds produce excess metabolic heat due to low mechanical efficiency of their flight muscles . Plumage restricts heat dissipation during hovering so hummingbirds rely on heat dissipation areas where feathers are in low density to eliminate body heat. When temperatures are high gradients for passive heat dissipation are eliminated and hummingbirds can only use short hovering bouts to remain active. Because hummingbirds balance energy budgets over short time periods remaining active throughout the day is critical. In this study we used infrared thermography, open-flow respirometry, and behavioral tracking to understand strategies calliope hummingbirds (Selasphorus calliope) use to manage heat budgets during hovering over a range of temperatures (5, 22, and 32 °C). At 32 °C hovering metabolic rate was higher and bouts shorter than at 5 and 22 °C. Hummingbirds heated their bill and feet at 32 °C to above ambient temperature compensating for the reduced thermal gradient. Bills and feet were not heated at 5 °C to reduce heat loss. Total time flying increased with T_a in spite of a higher thermal load suggesting that induced airflow during hovering plays a role in dissipating heat. At 5 °C hummingbirds appeared to prioritize insulation over aerodynamics as their plumage remained “fluffed” during hovering. Hummingbirds appeared to manage heat budgets by varying their physiological and behavioral strategies across all trials. Our data show that hummingbirds which are adapted to use hover flight for foraging and pollination also have physiological and behavioral tools to fulfill their ecological role in a variety of conditions.