Black-chinned Hummingbird

Description:

Small hummingbird with a green back and black throat. This is a male. They have a strip of bright purple at the base of the black coloring on their neck which is only visible in the sun. They have a long black bill.

Habitat:

Found drinking from a feeder. These hummingbirds can be found in a variety of habitats such as lowland deserts, forests, and urban areas just to name a few.

Notes:

Fun Facts: 1. "During courtship and territorial defense, males display by diving 66-100 feet." 2. The Black-chinned hummingbirds nest is built to expand as the nestlings grow. 3. There are an estimated 5 million breeding Black-chinned hummingbirds in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Ref: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blac...