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Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
29.4284, -98.6979
Field Notes
Description:
Small hummingbird with a black chin that is lined with a bright purple border at the base. It has a beautiful iridescent green back and a long black bill. This is a male (females do not have a black chin).
Habitat:
These were drinking from a feeder that I put out in spring and summer. Found in a variety of habitats from urban settings to mountainous forests and deserts.
Notes:
Fun Facts: 1. This hummingbird was first spotted in Mexico by a French physician (Dr. Alexandre) 2. They are the only hummingbird with a black chin. 3. The young of Black-Chinned hummingbirds leave the nest after about 20 days.
Ref: https://animalia.bio/black-chinned-hummingbird
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/blackchinnedhummingbirds.html
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 7, 2021
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