Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 22,629 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Black-chinned Hummingbird: observations by month (U.S.)
About Black-chinned Hummingbird
The black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a small hummingbird. It is an extremely adaptable bird, occupying a broad range of habitats.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Black-chinned Hummingbird by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7,487 | April | Mar–Aug |
| California | 4,054 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Arizona | 3,808 | August | Apr–Sep |
| New Mexico | 2,480 | April | Apr–Sep |
| Utah | 1,567 | May | May–Aug |
| Colorado | 992 | May | May–Sep |
| Idaho | 638 | June | May–Aug |
| Nevada | 366 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Washington | 344 | June | May–Aug |
| Oregon | 263 | May | May–Aug |
| Louisiana | 119 | January | Nov–Feb |
| Montana | 117 | August | May–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 111 | April | Apr–Aug |
| Nebraska | 55 | May | May–Jun |
| New York | 44 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Florida | 41 | January | Dec–Feb |
| Ohio | 22 | November | Nov–Nov |
| Maryland | 18 | December | Dec–Dec |
| Wyoming | 18 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Georgia | 14 | December | Nov–Feb |
| North Carolina | 12 | October | Oct–Dec |
| Alabama | 8 | January | Nov–Mar |
| Kansas | 8 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Tennessee | 7 | January | Nov–Jan |
| Michigan | 6 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Indiana | 5 | November | Nov–Dec |
| Missouri | 5 | November | Nov–Dec |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Hummingbirds)
Anna's Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Calliope Hummingbird
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Black-chinned Hummingbird?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to September.
Where is Black-chinned Hummingbird most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Arizona.