Kingdom Animalia Order Apodiformes Genus Atthis Higher classification Atthis | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Scientific name Atthis heloisa Rank Species | |
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Similar Hummingbird, Bird, Bee hummingbird, Green thorntail, Atthis | ||
Bumblebee hummingbird atthis heloisa
The bumblebee hummingbird (Atthis heloisa) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is predominantly found in Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the United States (Arizona). At 7 to 7.5 cm (2.8 to 3.0 in), it is the smallest bird known to have occurred in North America north of Mexico. At a weight of 2.2 g (0.078 oz), it is one of the smallest birds known to exist in the world. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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