The smallest bird in the whole world (less than two inches long), endemic of Cuba and very difficult to see because size and the

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Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae)

Near Threatened

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) photo

The smallest bird in the whole world (less than two inches long), endemic of Cuba and very difficult to see because size and the speed (it's really fast). This is a female.

Recorded 31 July 2011
Added to IBC 1 year 8 weeks ago
Author juancarlosocana
Locality Guanahacabibes Peninsula, Pinar del Río Province, Cuba

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I took this picture during one of the foto safari tours I organize in cuba. This is one of the few places that is possible to see this species.

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