About the Black-chinned Hummingbird
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Archilochus alexandri |
| Species Codes | bkchum, BCHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-chinned Hummingbird belong to?
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-chinned Hummingbird?
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....
Where can I report a Black-chinned Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-chinned Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkchum, or on iNaturalist.
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