Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="archilochus-alexandri"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/archilochus-alexandri/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/archilochus-alexandri/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/archilochus-alexandri/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="archilochus-alexandri"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). 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.
On this page
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 8,5 cm | 3.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 3,6399999999999997 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light staccato notes cascading freely in cheerful sequence.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Archilochus |
| Loài | Archilochus alexandri |
Distribution
Black-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
What does the Black-chinned Hummingbird eat?
Where does the Black-chinned Hummingbird live?
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird endangered?
How does the Black-chinned Hummingbird nest?
What does the Black-chinned Hummingbird sound like?
How big is the Black-chinned Hummingbird?
What order and family does the Black-chinned Hummingbird belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family