Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Bee Hummingbird
Colibri d'Elena
Mellisuga helenae
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Bee Hummingbird
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4" 6cm | " cm | .09oz 2.6g | Trochilidae | Mellisuga helenae |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Bee Hummingbird is an endemic bird species to the island of Cuba only. This is the smallest hummingbird in the world, the Bumblebee Hummingbird in Mexico is the second smallest. This tiny bird has a very small range also, and is a bird species of concern. It has not been seen in North America.