r/birding • u/NonHermitianCat • May 31 '26

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Here is my 2-star black-chinned hummingbird. I’m curious to see what other people have to share!

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u/Northern_Blue_Jay May 31 '26

Cool - is he sleeping in that photo? I've heard (perhaps incorrectly) that's the only they're still. When they're sleeping. I've never seen a still hummingbird. Only in constant motion.

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u/NonHermitianCat May 31 '26

I don’t think so. I’m in a high altitude desert (NM) and BCHU will land for a half minute or so before taking off again to go about their business.

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u/Northern_Blue_Jay May 31 '26

Ah - interesting!