Black-Chinned Hummingbird Keep your ears perked for the sad sound of the tiny Black-Chinned Hummingbird as a melancholy ‘tchew’ note often announces their presence.
Due to their high metabolism, Black-Chinned Hummingbirds must eat constantly, feasting on nectar and insects, giving them energy for flapping their wings at incredible speeds.
| Nesting Habits of the Black-Chinned Hummingbird
In March, male Black-Chinned Hummingbirds begin to establish their territory. The ideal locale contains plenty of nectar-bearing wildflowers. If a wandering male or female enters the area, the ‘owner’ of the real estate initiates a wide ‘U’ shaped flight pattern. The males flee but interested females stick around, perching on a nearby branch to enjoy the display. If attracted to the male, the female flies away and the male follows.
Nestled in tree branches at least six feet above the ground, the Black-Chinned Hummingbird's nest is a deep cup consisting largely of plant down, held together with spider webs and cocoon fibers. The plant down and spider webs, both flexible fibers, allow for expansion of the nest to adjust to the addition of eggs during the incubation period.
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