Black-chinned hummingbird

Adults are metallic green above and white below with green flanks. Their bill is long, straight and very slender. The adult male has a black face and chin, a glossy purple throat band and a dark forked tail. The female has a dark rounded tail with white tips and no throat patch; they are similar to female Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.

The Black-chinned hummingbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a small hummingbird. Adults are metallic green above and white below with green flanks. Their bill is long, straight and very slender. The adult male has a black face and chin, a glossy purple throat band and a dark forked tail. The female has a dark rounded tail with white tips and no throat patch; they are similar to female Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. More

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a habitat generalist, found in lowland deserts and mountainous forests, and in natural habitats and very urbanized areas as long as there are tall trees and flowering shrubs and vines. More

Twenty-six Black-chinned hummingbird nests were observed over a three year period by my wife, Diane, and I in Texas and New Mexico. Some nests were in trees. Nesting platforms known as Hummingbird Houses served as sites for other nests. Hummingbird Houses were installed under eaves, porch ceilings, and covered patios. Migrating female hummingbirds follow males in spring into the United States and Canada from wintering grounds in Mexico by three to ten days. More

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is also known to hybridize with Costa's Hummingbird. The Black-chinned humming bird is 8.25 cm (3 1/4 inches) long. References - External links - * Black-chinned Hummingbird Photographs South Dakota Birds and Birding * Video (.wmv) (.mp4 - iPod) Hummingbird hovers and feeds. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. Stored at blip. More

The Black-chinned Hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri, is the western counterpart of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris. Their breeding ranges do not overlap, but the Black-chinned does occasionally wander into the eastern U.S. in fall and winter. FIELD MARKS: Length is about 7.5cm (3"). Adult male Black-chins have a back throat with a lower edge that is iridescent violet; from the side in poor light they look just like Ruby-throats. More

Black-chinned hummingbirds are a slender 3-3/4 inch bird that is at home in a wide range of situations in the western part of the United States and the lower southwest portions of Canada. From isolated desert canyons to mountain basins and suburbia, a plaintive "tchew" note announces the presence of this hummer. The name of the species comes from the velvety black feathers that make up the gorget. More

Black-chinned Hummingbird is associated with deciduous and evergreen oak woodlands, riparian forests, chaparral, desert washes, canyon bottoms and our gardens. They are generally duller colored than the Ruby-throated Hummingbird with a shorter tail and longer bill. Their tail is generally more active in hovering. More

Identification: The black-chinned hummingbird is one of the smaller hummingbirds with a bright green back and crown, and greenish flanks. Its underside is white, while the adult male has an iridescent purple gorget (lower throat), a black face, black chin, black upper throat, and a dark tail. White distinguishes the female from the male, where the female has a white chin, white throat, and white tipped outer tail feathers. Various amounts of thin dark streaking also occurs on the female. More

A common western hummingbird, the black-chinned hummingbird does have a black chin, but that is not its best identifying characteristic. Instead, the iridescent purple band and contrasting white collar of the males is a clear indication of the species, and those field marks are invaluable for this widespread, adaptable bird. More

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a small hummingbird averaging only 3 ¼ inches long at maturity. This species is fairly widespread in its favorite breeding areas, which include open, semi-arid land near water. These birds are commonly found in the western United States, northern Mexico, and southern British Columbia. They typically migrate to Mexico for the winter, and like to feed on plant nectar and insects. The Black-chinned Hummingbird feeds on these insects after catching them with their wings. More

the Black-chinned Hummingbird has a smaller head, thinner neck, and more slender body. The body of both male and female adults is green with white underparts. The adult male has a black chin underlined with a wide purple band. Often the entire head looks black. back to top Song - Black-chinned hummingbirds produce a variety of call notes, typically used while chasing other birds. Their rapid wingbeats also produce a buzzing sound. More

The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a small hummingbird. More

The black-chinned hummingbird (Archilocus alexandri) is a fast-flying native of North America. Depending on the time of year, it can be found all the way from British Columbia to Mexico. According to the National Audubon Society, black-chinned hummingbirds are not considered an endangered or threatened bird species. With luck, a black-chinned hummingbird can live up to five years in the wild and 10 in captivity. Adult Colors - 1. More

Due to their high metabolism, Black-Chinned Hummingbirds must eat constantly, feasting on nectar and insects, giving them energy for flapping their wings at incredible speeds. Share | Facts Nesting Habits Food Preferences Appearance | Geography | Local Environments Appearance of the Black-Chinned Hummingbird - The Black-Chinned hummingbird is a small species of the bird. Adults are metallic green above and white below with green flanks. More

Black-chinned Hummingbirds mostly live in the Western United States-particularly Southern Arizona and New Mexico, where nests can be found at every 100 meters. They can also be found, however, in parts of Canada, Mexico and South America. More

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Bent Life History for the Black-chinned Hummingbird - the common name and sub-species reflect the nomenclature in use at the time the description was written. BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD ARCHILOCHUS ALEXANDRI (Bourcier and Mulsant) HABITS This active little hummer is accredited with a rather wide breeding range, from southern British Columbia and western Montana to northern Mexico and western Texas, but it 15 comparatively rare over much of this range. More

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Black-chinned Hummingbird is widespread across the interior western United States, but it is most abundant in the southern portion of its range, particularly in southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. In New Mexico, the species is most often associated with riparian woodlands. The large percentage of the global population found in New Mexico makes the preservation of riparian habitat a necessity. Black-chinned Hummingbird is an important pollinator rangewide and is the primary or only pollinator for many plant species. More

Male Black-chinned Hummingbird giving us a glimpse of its purple iridescent gorget, Durango, Colorado, 7/05. Male Black-chinned Hummingbird, Durango, Colorado, 7/05. Female Black-chinned Hummingbird, Durango, Colorado, 7/05. Female Black-chinned Hummingbird, Durango, Colorado, 7/05. Male Black-chinned Hummingbird, Patton's place, Patagonia, Arizona, 3/03. Male Black-chinned Hummingbirds, Archuleta County, Colorado. More

Black-chinned HummingbirdDistribution / Range They are migratory and most winter in Mexico. This bird is fairly common in its breeding range. Because of their small size, they are vulnerable to insect-eating birds and animals. A hybrid between this species and Anna's Hummingbird was called "Trochilus" violajugulum. The Black-chinned Hummingbird is also known to hybridize with Costa's Hummingbird. More