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.
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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