Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 8,5 cm | 3.3 in |
| Poids | 3,6399999999999997 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-eared Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females green; spotted
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light staccato notes cascading freely in cheerful sequence.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Archilochus |
| Espèces | Archilochus alexandri |
Distribution
Black-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family