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Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

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Illustration of Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri)

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is the western counterpart of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and one of the most adaptable hummingbirds in North America, nesting from deserts to mountain forests. The male has a black chin and throat with a violet lower band that flashes iridescent in the right light. Females are nearly identical to female Ruby-throated and require measurements or close views to distinguish.

Habitat
Desert canyons, riparian areas, suburbs, and mountain forests
Diet
Nectar and small insects and spiders
How common
Common

Best time to see a Black-chinned Hummingbird

The best time to see a Black-chinned Hummingbird is April–July, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,593 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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