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
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