Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="archilochus-alexandri"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.5 cm and a weight of 3.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in western North America from British Columbia to Mexico. Males have a black chin with iridescent purple border. Nectarivore of open woodland, gardens, and desert oases. Common at feeders across the western US during breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 8,5 cm | 3.3 in |
| Peso | 3,6399999999999997 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in western North America from British Columbia to Mexico. Breeds in open woodland; winters in western Mexico.
Diet & Feeding
Generalist nectarivore visiting a wide variety of western North American flowers. Gleans insects and spiders from vegetation throughout the day.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light staccato notes cascading freely in cheerful sequence.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Archilochus |
| Especies | Archilochus alexandri |
Distribution
Black-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family