Midwest · Mississippi Flyway
Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Missouri?
No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Missouri; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in Missouri?
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Missouri. eBird holds only 95 Missouri records of this species for 2020–2024, a tiny fraction of the state's checklists — the pattern of occasional strays, not a local population. 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 320 miles away), Texas (about 590 miles away) and Colorado (about 710 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Missouri: Ruby-throated Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Missouri, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Missouri, this species is classified as rare. It passes through Missouri during migration. The best months to observe this bird are November, December. Peak activity occurs in November, December.
Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Missouri
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Missouri
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Black-chinned Hummingbird in Missouri: Quick Facts
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in Missouri. It is classified as a migrant / transient in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.
The best months to spot this species in Missouri are November, December. For birders in Kansas City and throughout Missouri, 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 Missouri using the related birds section.