Black-chinned Hummingbird
A species of Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds Scientific name : Archilochus alexandri Genus : Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds
Black-chinned Hummingbird, A species of Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds
Botanical name: Archilochus alexandri
Genus: Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds
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Description
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are small birds that like to perch on bare branches. During cold snaps, black-chinned Hummingbirds will typically eat three times their body weight in nectar per day. These smart birds build their nests with insect and spider silk, which allows the nests to stretch and expand along with the growing chicks.
Size
9-10 cm (3.5-3.75 in)
Life Expectancy
5-11 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Clutch Size
2 eggs
Incubation Period
1 - 3 broods
Number of Broods
12 - 16 days
Nestling Period
21 days
Feeding Habits
Black-chinned Hummingbird's diet mainly consists of nectar from flowers and sugar water from feeders. They also consume small insects and spiders for protein, with nectar as the primary energy source.
Habitat
Black-chinned Hummingbird thrives in diverse habitats, predominantly within canyons and riparian zones of floodplains in the Southwest. These birds favor lowland areas with dependable water sources, gravitating towards vegetation such as cottonwood, sycamore, willow, salt-cedar, sugarberry, and oak. Climate preferences lean towards arid regions, with black-chinned Hummingbird frequently found in proximity to rivers. They adapt to various altitudes and, during winter, are commonly found beneath the shade of oaks along the Gulf.
Nest Behavior
The egg-laying patterns and parental care of black-chinned Hummingbird involve building nests to suit their hatchlings, stretching the nest as they grow. The timing of these behaviors and how exactly the parents share these responsibilities are key to their breeding success.
Nest Characteristics
Black-chinned Hummingbird nests are typically compact, deep cups on small horizontal dead branches, averaging 6 to 12 feet above ground. They're made of plant down, spider silk, and cocoon fibers that stretch wider with nestling growth, varying in wall thickness by climate.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Sugar Water
Bird Feeder Type
Nectar Feeder
Sounds
Call
Recording location: United States
Behavior
The black-chinned Hummingbird exhibits dynamic foraging conduct, often perching prominently post-feeding to observe their dominion. It adeptly hunts small flying insects, and occasionally spiders, from its perch, returning adeptly after each catch. This bird skillfully harvests nectar with its tongue while adeptly hovering over blossoms. Notably, during mating and territorial assertions, the male black-chinned Hummingbird engages in remarkable dives from as high as 100 feet, showcasing its unique aerobatic prowess.
Distribution Area
Black-chinned hummingbirds are found in most of the western United States, reaching north into Canada in Alberta and British Columbia, east to Oklahoma, and as far south as Mexico. They can be found in mountains, woodlands, orchards, meadows, and chaparral habitats. Their breeding habitat is open, semiarid areas, usually near water in the western United States, northern Mexico, and southern British Columbia. 
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Black-chinned Hummingbird 
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