Fun Facts
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Females tend to be larger than males.
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Black-chins are very adaptable; they can be found in various habitat types, including urban areas, disturbed habitats, and pristine natural areas.
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Their tongue has two grooves, so nectar can move through them via capillary action.
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At rest, the black-chinned hummingbird’s heart will beat 480 beats per minute on average. When they go into torpor on cold nights, their heart rate will drop to 45-180 beats per minute.