Smallest Bird in the world
Last Updated: January 2, 2025
Bee Hummingbird
Common Name: |
Bee Hummingbird |
Scientific Name: |
Mellisuga helenae |
Habitat: |
Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud |
Adult Male Size: |
About 6 cm (2.4 in) long, including the bill and tail |
Adult Male Weight: |
About 1.6 grams (0.056 oz) Females are slightly larger |
Lifespan: |
About 7 years |
Diet: |
Nectar from flowers, supplemented with small insects and spiders |
World Records: |
Smallest bird, smallest wingspan, smallest bird egg, smallest bird nest, smallest warm-blooded animal |
Reproductive Facts: |
Females lay two tiny eggs (about the size of peas) in a small cup-shaped nest |
Egg Incubation: |
About 21 days |
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Last Updated: January 2, 2025