The western counterpart of the ruby-throated, the black-chinned regularly pumps its tail. Monotypic. Length 3.3–3.8"; bill 16–22 mm. Best marks for all ages are narrow inner primaries and ...
This striking image features a Black-chinned Hummingbird, a species known for its agility and the distinctive black chin bordered by a thin strip of iridescent purple that can be seen in males.
This black-chinned hummingbird at the University ... Alberta World’s smallest birds is just one of several distinctions that hummingbird species claim. They’re the only birds that can hover ...