West · Pacific Flyway

Black-chinned Hummingbird in Arizona

Archilochus alexandri — Trochilidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months
137,025Observations

About Black-chinned Hummingbird in Arizona

Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Arizona, this species is classified as common. It visits during the breeding season, typically spring through summer. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, June, July, August, September. Peak activity occurs in April, May, June, July, August.

Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Arizona

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyTrochilidae
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Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Arizona

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Active
November
Low
December
Low

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Black-chinned Hummingbird in Arizona: Quick Facts

The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a common bird in Arizona. It is classified as a summer breeder in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Arizona are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, 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 Arizona using the related birds section.