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by • June 4, 2014 • Animals, BirdsComments Off on The smallest bird in the world

The smallest bird in the world

The smallest bird in the world is the Bee Hummingbird or Zunzuncito (Mellisuga helenae). Is has 1.8 g (0.0039 lb) in weight, 5.4 cm (0.17 ft) in length and 7.5 cm (0.24 ft) in wingspan.

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The Bee Hummingbird’s nest diameter has only 3 cm (0.09 ft). This species is endemic to dense forests and woodland edges on the main island of Cuba. Interestingly the Bee Hummingbird beating its wings 80 times per second.

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