The western counterpart of the ruby-throated, the black-chinned regularly pumps its tail. Monotypic. Length 3.3–3.8"; bill 16–22 mm. Best marks for all ages are narrow inner primaries and ...

Many people look forward to hummingbird season. Feeding and watching the antics of these hyperactive and sometimes pugnacious ...

Costa’s generally plainer on throat and underparts, without dusky throat spotting. See black-chinned hummingbird.