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Bee Hummingbird

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The bee hummingbird, also called the zunzuncito or Helena hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird native to the island of Cuba in the Caribbean. It is the smallest known bird, and it feeds on flower nectar and insects.

Facts
Scientific Name
Mellisuga helenae 1
Conservation Status
Near Threatened 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Bee Hummingbird (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q213036 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): near threatened.
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2. Wikipedia: Bee Hummingbird
WikipediaSpeciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
Quote, Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
status = NT
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