Bee Hummingbird
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Bee Hummingbird
Mellisuga helenae
The Bee Hummingbird is the tiniest bird in the world! It's like a colorful fairy that flits from flower to flower, sipping sweet nectar with its long, delicate beak.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird, measuring under 6 cm. Males boast brilliant iridescent red-orange heads and throats with a green back, while females are duller green with white undersides. Its tiny size and shimmering plumage make it visually unique.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyTrochilidaeGenusMellisuga
Category
BirdsRarity
Epic
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
An adult Bee Hummingbird weighs less than a penny coin!
Their heart beats up to 1,260 times a minute, even when resting!
Their nest is smaller than a thimble and often decorated with lichen!
They visit up to 1,500 flowers a day to drink sugary nectar!
Special abilities
Ability
Hover Power
Bee Hummingbird can hover perfectly still mid-air because of their unique wing structure that allows 360-degree rotation.
Ability
Super Speeder
Bee Hummingbird has the fastest wingbeat of any bird, up to 200 beats per second, which helps them fly incredibly fast.
Ability
Backward Flight
Bee Hummingbird can fly backwards or even upside down because of their unique jointed wings that provide ultimate maneuverability.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-6 cm
- Wingspan
- 10-11 cm
- Weight
- 0.002-0.0026 kg
- Lifespan
- 6-8 years
- Top Speed
- 48 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2
- Incubation
- 14-23 days
Diet & Feeding
They sip sweet flower nectar for energy and catch tiny insects for protein.
Primary Foods
- flower nectar
- small insects
- tiny spiders
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
Jigüe flower
Sideroxylon salicifolium
Helps this Cuban tree reproduce by spreading pollen.
eats
Spinybacked Orbweaver
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Hunts tiny spiders for essential protein and nutrients.
eaten by
Cuban Racer
Alsophis cantherigerus
Small birds, including hummingbirds, can be prey for this snake.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Also known as
Helena HummingbirdZunzuncito
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Observe from a distance to not disturb these tiny creatures in their natural habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Bee Hummingbird?
5-6 cm
What is Bee Hummingbird's wingspan?
10-11 cm
How much does Bee Hummingbird weigh?
0.002-0.0026 kg
How long does Bee Hummingbird live?
6-8 years
How fast can Bee Hummingbird move?
48 km/h
What does Bee Hummingbird eat?
They sip sweet flower nectar for energy and catch tiny insects for protein.
Where is Bee Hummingbird usually found?
Coastal areas
How does Bee Hummingbird hunt?
Foraging
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