Midwest · Mississippi Flyway
Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Illinois?
No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Illinois; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in Illinois?
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Illinois. 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 530 miles away), Texas (about 790 miles away) and Colorado (about 870 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Illinois: Ruby-throated Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Illinois, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Illinois, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Illinois; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Illinois
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Illinois
Other birds in Illinois
Birds you might also encounter in Illinois.
Black-chinned Hummingbird in other states
Black-chinned Hummingbird in Illinois: Quick Facts
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in Illinois. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Chicago and throughout Illinois, 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 Illinois using the related birds section.