Bee Hummingbird
OrderApodiformes
FamilyTrochilidae
HabitatForest
RangeCuba
Length6 cm
Wingspan5 cm
Weight2 g
DietNectarivore
About the Bee Hummingbird
The smallest bird on Earth, smaller than many of the insects it shares flowers with. Weighs about 2 grams, less than a dime. Heart rate can top 1,200 beats per minute. Found only in Cuba and nearby islets.
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