Bumblebee Hummingbird
Selasphorus heloisa
Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 2.2 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Selasphorus
- Species heloisa
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.2 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Mexico.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.2 g, with a wing length of about 3.4 cm and a tail of around 2.1 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bumblebee Hummingbird?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is a very small bird that weighs around 2.2 g.
Where does the Bumblebee Hummingbird live?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Mexico, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bumblebee Hummingbird belong to?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Bumblebee Hummingbird eat?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Bumblebee Hummingbird migrate?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Bumblebee Hummingbird make?
1 real field recording of the Bumblebee Hummingbird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.