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Black-chinned Hummingbird Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    A small, fairly slender hummingbird with a fairly straight bill.

    Relative Size

    Same size as Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Relative Sizesparrow or smallersparrow-sized or smaller

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 3.5 in (9 cm)
      • Weight: 0.1-0.2 oz (2.3-4.9 g)
      • Wingspan: 4.3 in (11 cm)