South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Virginia?
No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Virginia; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in Virginia?
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in Virginia. eBird holds only 14 Virginia 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 980 miles away), Texas (about 1,160 miles away) and Colorado (about 1,410 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in Virginia: Ruby-throated Hummingbird — these occur regularly in Virginia, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In Virginia, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Virginia; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in Virginia
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in Virginia
Other birds in Virginia
Birds you might also encounter in Virginia.
Black-chinned Hummingbird in other states
Black-chinned Hummingbird in Virginia: Quick Facts
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in Virginia. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Virginia Beach and throughout Virginia, 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 Virginia using the related birds section.