About the Black-chinned Hummingbird
The black-chinned hummingbird is a hummingbird occupying a broad range of habitats from deserts to mountain forests and urban areas in the western United States, southern British Columbia, and Mexico. It is migratory, wintering as far south as Mexico. In sunlight, an iridescent purple gorget forming a ring below the black chin feathers is a male characteristic. When in flight and hovering, its wings make a low-pitched humming sound.
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The black-chinned hummingbird is 8.25 cm (3.25 in) long. Adults are metallic green above and white-gray below with green flanks. Their bill is long, straight and slender. The adult male has a black face and chin, a glossy purple gorget (when accurately exposed to sunlight) and a dark forked tail. The female has a dark rounded tail with white tips and no throat patch. Juvenile plumage is similar to that of adult females, but with buff margins on the dorsal feathers. Juvenile males may also possess purple feathers on their throats. Juveniles do not have a forked tail like adults. Voice: The vocalization of the black-chinned hummingbird is a rapid, high-pitched chirp.
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Where the Black-chinned Hummingbird lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Costa Rica.
When to see the Black-chinned Hummingbird
Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Side by side: Black-chinned Hummingbird vs Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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