South · Mississippi Flyway
Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Alabama?
No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Alabama; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in Alabama?
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Alabama. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Black-chinned Hummingbirds occur regularly are Oklahoma (about 620 miles away), Texas (about 690 miles away) and New Mexico (about 1,120 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Alabama: Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Alabama, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Alabama, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Alabama; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Alabama
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Alabama
Other birds in Alabama
Birds you might also encounter in Alabama.
Black-chinned Hummingbird in other states
Black-chinned Hummingbird in Alabama: Quick Facts
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in Alabama. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Birmingham and throughout Alabama, knowing the seasonal patterns of Black-chinned Hummingbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Alabama using the related birds section.