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Bee Hummingbird

Mellisuga helenae

Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
5.6 cm
वजन
2.1 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

The world's smallest bird (5-6 cm, 1.6-2 g). Endemic to Cuba. Males have an iridescent pink-red throat. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Weighs less than a US dime. Heart beats 1,200 times per minute. Lays the world's smallest bird eggs (6 mm).

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 5.6 cm 2.2 in
वजन 2.1 g 0.07 oz

पहचान

पंख

Canivet's Emerald: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; forked tail; females green; spots

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.

Diet & Feeding

World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and insects to meet protein requirements.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 18 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Mellisuga
प्रजातियां Mellisuga helenae

Distribution

Bee Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Bee Hummingbird eat?
World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and insects to meet protein requirements.
Where does the Bee Hummingbird live?
Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.
Is the Bee Hummingbird endangered?
The Bee Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Bee Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 18 days.
What does the Bee Hummingbird sound like?
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.
How big is the Bee Hummingbird?
The Bee Hummingbird has a wingspan of 5.6 cm, weight of 2.1 g.
What order and family does the Bee Hummingbird belong to?
The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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