![]() ![]() And during migration, they would rarely remain longer than one day at a feeder, despite threats of food scarcity. During breeding season, they live in open, semiarid areas that are near to water bodies. They are so common in this region, that it is found that in some areas in southern Arizona and southern New Mexico rivers, you can find their nests every 100 meters or so.Īs very adaptable hummingbirds, their habitats are wide ranging, including mountains, woodlands, orchards, meadows, and chaparral habitats. The largest population of Black-chinned hummingbirds is found in the western side of the United States, as well as portions of southern British Columbia and Northern Mexico. Some juvenile males may have some purple feathers on their throats. The plumage of a juvenile Black-chinned Hummingbird closely resembles that of the adult female, except that it has buff margins on the dorsal feathers. And just like the female ruby-throated hummingbirds, the female Black-chinned also does not have any throat patch. On the other hand, the female Black-chinned Hummingbird has a dark rounded tail with white tips. ![]() ![]() Its throat band appears to be glossy purple, and its tail is dark forked. The face and chin of an adult male is colored black. It has a long, straight, and very slender bill. The bird has metallic green upper body and a white lower body that with green flanks. Also, juveniles average larger compared to their parents. And just like the majority of hummingbirds, females are larger compared to their male counterparts. Their small size makes them an easy prey to insect-eating birds and animals. The Black-chinned Hummingbird has a length of about 3.25-3.5 in and a weight of 0.1 to 0.2 ounces. ![]()
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