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

Black-chinned Hummingbirds by state and province

RegionStatusNesting
ArizonaSummer breederMarch–July
British ColumbiaSummer breederMay–July
CaliforniaSummer breederMarch–July
ColoradoSummer breederApril–July
IdahoSummer breederApril–July
MontanaSummer breederMay–July
NevadaSummer breederApril–July
New MexicoSummer breederApril–July
OklahomaSummer breederApril–July
OregonSummer breederApril–July
TexasSummer breederMarch–July
UtahSummer breederApril–July
WashingtonSummer breederApril–July
WyomingSummer breederMay–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

  1. Black-chinned Hummingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Black-chinned Hummingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. 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.