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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
29.4284, -98.6979
Field Notes
Description:
Small hummingbird with a green back and black throat. This is a male. They have a strip of bright purple at the base of the black coloring on their neck which is only visible in the sun. They have a long black bill.
Habitat:
Found drinking from a feeder. These hummingbirds can be found in a variety of habitats such as lowland deserts, forests, and urban areas just to name a few.
Notes:
Fun Facts: 1. "During courtship and territorial defense, males display by diving 66-100 feet." 2. The Black-chinned hummingbirds nest is built to expand as the nestlings grow. 3. There are an estimated 5 million breeding Black-chinned hummingbirds in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Ref: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-chinned_Hummingbird/id
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 23, 2021
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