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Black-chinned Hummingbird (immature male)

Archilochus alexandri

Description:

Slightly larger than a Ruby Throat. Dull metallic green back with a greyish breast. Wing tips rounded and bill slightly curved. Tends to pump its tail as it hovers. This frequent visitor is slowly getting his dark throat feathers that will reflect violet.

Habitat:

Backyard feeder.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2014
Submitted on Aug 22, 2014

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