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Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
The Black-chinned Hummingbird, known for its distinctive purple-black throat patch, thrives in diverse habitats across North America.
Size
3.1-3.5 in (8-9 cm)
Habitat
The Black-chinned Hummingbird thrives in a variety of habitats, including deserts, riparian areas, and suburban gardens
Range
The breeding range of the Black-chinned Hummingbird extends from the southwestern United States to parts of the Great Basin and the Pacific Coast
Conservation
The Black-chinned Hummingbird currently holds a status of Least Concern with the IUCN. Its population trend appears stable, though habitat loss and climate change pose potential threats. Conservation efforts focus on habitat preservation, particularly in breeding and wintering areas. In recent decades, the expansion of urban environments and increased availability of feeders have supported population growth in some regions. Historical records indicate fluctuations in population densities, often linked to changes in land use and floral resource availability.
Fun Fact
Black-chinned Hummingbirds can beat their wings over 50 times per second, enabling their signature hovering flight.
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Eye On The Fly started with a single bird feeder in my backyard in Illinois and a cheap camera pointed at it. What began as a casual hobby quickly became an obsession — identifying every visitor, learning their behaviors, and sharing the footage with anyone who'd watch.
Now I run multiple feeders, a smart bird camera that captures every visit, and this site — a free resource with over 14,000 bird species to help you identify and learn about the birds in your own backyard. Every video on our social media was filmed right here at my feeding station.
Common Feeder Birds
These birds regularly visit backyard feeders across North America
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Eye On The Fly started with a single camera feeder in a backyard in Illinois. Cardinals at dawn, blue jays fighting over peanuts, chickadees doing acrobatics — and yes, squirrels trying their best to beat the system.
The videos were too good not to share. Now we post daily across TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, and built BirdLookUp.com so you can identify every visitor at your own feeder.
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