Hummers Joshua Tree NP and surrounding area, CA April 2022 (1 Viewer)

[njlarsen]

There might be more coming. This first one is one I have a feeling must be a Black-chinned Hummer, but something still leaves a bit of doubt. It obviously also has been in a flower with yellow pollen.

Niels

 

[njlarsen]

Wow, 89 views and no opinions. Not often that happens on Birdforum!
Niels

 

[Lisa W]

I should be able to help, but alas am horrible with female/young hummingbirds especially differentiating between Black-chinned, which I think it is, and Anna’s.

 

[pbjosh]

I don't see these birds as much as I used to and am no expert on them but I would agree with Black-chinned. The wingtips not reaching the tail and the lengthy / slender look are strikes against Costa's. The cleanish white chest, clean throat, and long necked look are strikes against Anna's. Overall the slender look, the bill, and the coloration seem to fit well (at least to my eye) for Black-chinned, and the apparent wing length vs tail length checks out.

 

[njlarsen]

Thank you both.
I did see a Costa shortly after (adult male) and it was more compact than this bird.
Niels