Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

The black-chinned hummingbird is a hummingbird occupying a broad range of habitats. Its summer range is in the western United States and southwestern Canada. It is migratory, wintering as far south as Mexico. In sunlight, the iridescent purple gorget of the males is noticeable.

Black-chined hummingbird. Photo shared on Wikipedia, photographer unknown.
Black-chined hummingbird. Photo shared on Wikipedia, photographer unknown.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird observed by j64778
Jun 2, 2026
Millington, TN 38053, USA
byj64778
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruby-throated Hummingbird observed by beckytrimble
Jun 2, 2026
Cochise Rd, Cherokee Village, AR, US
byBecky Trimble
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruby-throated Hummingbird observed by peterstinnissen
Jun 2, 2026
C Line Road, St. Joseph, ON, CA
bypeterstinnissen
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Ruby-throated Hummingbird observed by billbiskup
Jun 2, 2026
Poplar St & 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
byBill Biskup
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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