The smallest bird on Earth, the Bee Hummingbird weighs less than a dime and measures just over two inches long. Endemic to Cuba, the male flashes an iridescent pink-red gorget during breeding season. Its wings beat up to 80 times per second, producing the characteristic hum as it visits tiny flowers.
Fun Fact
The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, weighing less than a dime.
