Diet
What do black-chinned hummingbirds eat?
Nectar and small insects.
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)Black-chinned HummingbirdArchilochus alexandri
Spring and summer diet
- Nectar and gnats
Fall and winter diet
- Winters in western Mexico
Best feeder foods
- Sugar water 1:4
The common summer hummingbird of Texas Hill Country and the desert Southwest; pumps its tail while hovering.
Frequently asked
What do black-chinned hummingbirds eat?
Nectar and small insects.
What is the best food to feed black-chinned hummingbirds?
Sugar water 1:4.
What do black-chinned hummingbirds eat in winter?
Winters in western Mexico.
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.