About the Bee Hummingbird
The bee hummingbird, zunzuncito or Helena hummingbird is a species of hummingbird, native to the island of Cuba in the Caribbean. It is the smallest known bird. The bee hummingbird feeds on flower nectar and insects.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Mellisuga helenae |
| Species Codes | beehum1, BEEH, BEHU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bee Hummingbird belong to?
The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bee Hummingbird?
The Bee Hummingbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bee Hummingbird?
The bee hummingbird, zunzuncito or Helena hummingbird is a species of hummingbird, native to the island of Cuba in the Caribbean. It is the smallest known bird. The bee hummingbird feeds on flower nectar and insects....
Where can I report a Bee Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bee Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beehum1, or on iNaturalist.
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