Bumblebee Hummingbird
NameBumblebee Hummingbird
Common NameBumblebee Hummingbird
Scientific NameAtthis heloisa
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)2.2
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant iridescent magenta-purple gorget, a green crown and back, and white underparts with rufous flanks. Females are duller, lacking the gorget, with a green back and whitish underparts, often with some rufous on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin chips and squeaky trills, often given during flight or while perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Mexico, extending south into parts of Guatemala and Honduras.
Identifying Featuresextremely small size, iridescent magenta gorget (male), green back, white belly, straight black bill
Description
One of the smallest hummingbirds, the male Bumblebee Hummingbird is characterized by its iridescent magenta gorget and green back. They are agile fliers, often seen hovering to feed on nectar from flowers in high-altitude forests.
