South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-chinned Hummingbirds in West Virginia?
No — Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in West Virginia; any sighting there is a rare stray. Archilochus alexandri · Trochilidae
Is the Black-chinned Hummingbird Found in West Virginia?
Black-chinned Hummingbirds are not regularly found in West Virginia. 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 930 miles away), Texas (about 1,120 miles away) and Colorado (about 1,350 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-chinned Hummingbirds in West Virginia: Ruby-throated Hummingbird — these occur regularly in West Virginia, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Black-chinned Hummingbird is a North American backyard bird.
In West Virginia, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in West Virginia; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-chinned Hummingbird in West Virginia
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-chinned Hummingbird in West Virginia
Other birds in West Virginia
Birds you might also encounter in West Virginia.
Black-chinned Hummingbird in other states
Black-chinned Hummingbird in West Virginia: Quick Facts
The Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a rarely seen bird in West 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 Charleston and throughout West 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 West Virginia using the related birds section.