Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri. Nectar and small insects.
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)Black-chinned HummingbirdArchilochus alexandri
- Scientific name
- Archilochus alexandri
- Length
- 3.5 in
- Weight
- 0.1 oz
- Nest
- Tiny cup in riparian trees
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2 eggs
- Incubation
- 12–16 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Male black chin with a thin violet band
- Dull green back
- Female plain with white throat
Voice
Soft 'tchew' chips.
Diet and feeding
Nectar and small insects.
What do black-chinned hummingbirds eat? · Best feeder for black-chinned hummingbirds
Black-chinned Hummingbirds by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Summer breeder | March–July |
| British Columbia | Summer breeder | May–July |
| California | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Montana | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Nevada | Summer breeder | April–July |
| New Mexico | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Oklahoma | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Oregon | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Texas | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Utah | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Washington | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | May–July |
Frequently asked
What do black-chinned hummingbirds eat?
Nectar and small insects. At feeders: sugar water 1:4.
How big is a Black-chinned Hummingbird?
3.5 in long and 0.1 oz.
Do black-chinned hummingbirds use birdhouses?
No. Tiny cup in riparian trees.
Sources
- Black-chinned Hummingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black-chinned Hummingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black-chinned Hummingbird — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.