Bee Hummingbird
Mellisuga helenae
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キューバ固有のミツバチドリ（エレナハチドリ）。世界最小の鳥の1つで、体長5〜6cm、体重2g以下。雄は輝く緑と赤の羽毛が特徴的。花の蜜と小昆虫を食べる。低危険種。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 5.6 cm | 2.2 in |
| 体重 | 2.1 g | 0.07 oz |
識別
羽毛
Canivet's Emerald: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; forked tail; females green; spots
Habitat & Range
分布域
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.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 18 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Mellisuga |
| 種 | Mellisuga helenae |
Distribution
Bee Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family