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Bee Hummingbird — printable fact sheet
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Bee Hummingbird
Mellisuga helenae
The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, measuring just about 5 to 6 centimeters in length and weighing less than 2 grams. Native to Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud, this tiny bird is renowned for its iridescent, vibrant plumage and rapid wingbeats, which can reac…
Did you know?
- A Bee Hummingbird’s egg is about the size of a coffee bean and is one of the smallest of any bird species.
- The Bee Hummingbird is so small that it is sometimes mistaken for an insect. Its heart beats up to 1,200 times per minute, and it is capable of hovering, flying backwards, and even flying upside-down.
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