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My accuracy in ID-ing hummingbirds has suffered in the past...but I am fairly sure that pictured is a female black-chinned hummingbird, based on research in the Peterson Field Guide. We have what I believe to be a mating pair where we live. The male courts this one by flying back and forth in an arc front of her, making a sort of whirring noise.
These birds are attracted to our feeder, in an urban area in the Mojave Desert.
I note the attached Wikipedia article indicates Nevada to be this bird's breeding range, and they winter in Mexico and Central America. I have seen these birds in Nevada as early as mid-February...probably due to the early spring.
Spotted on Jul 5, 2014
Submitted on May 19, 2015
14 Comments
Congrats Jim, your lovely Black-chinned Hummingbird has made the top 10 bird spottings in the '2015 Best Wildlife Photo' mission! Rangers are voting on the top 10 bird spottings, and the top 3 will be announced on February 1st. The top 3 spottings will be commented on here on the site, but make sure you keep a look out on our Facebook app page for the announcement as well! Congratulations on making the top 10! https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah
Fantastic shot!
I'm no expert on female hummingbirds, but from what I can tell it looks right :)
Ashley...I thought if my ID on this bird is certified by you and Josh, I got it right. I feel better now.
Congrats Jim, beautiful photo!
Superb caption
Thanks Yasser and all...I appreciate your comments.
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Congratulations. Really, a spectacular shot.
beautiful shot.
great spotting!!Congrats Jim!!
Congrats Jim! This super snapshot has earned you a well-deserved Spotting of the Day! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us and we can't wait to see what you encounter next. Congrats again!
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cool capture Jim!
terrific shot, jim!