South · Mississippi Flyway

Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Mississippi?

No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Mississippi; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae

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Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in Mississippi?

Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Mississippi. 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 480 miles away), Texas (about 530 miles away) and New Mexico (about 970 miles away).

Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Mississippi: Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Mississippi, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.

Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Mississippi, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Mississippi; check neighboring states listed below.

Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Mississippi

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

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Identification

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Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Mississippi

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October
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November
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December
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Black-chinned Hummingbird in Mississippi: Quick Facts

The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in Mississippi. 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 Jackson and throughout Mississippi, 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 Mississippi using the related birds section.