10 Smallest Birds in the World: Feathered Miniatures

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 01, 2024

Goldcrest

The smallest bird in Europe, not a hummingbird, but deserves mention for its size. It measures about 8.5 to 9.5 centimeters (3.3 to 3.7 inches) in length and weighs about 5 to 7 grams.

Rufous Hummingbird

Known for its remarkable migratory journey, it measures about 8 to 9 centimeters (3.1 to 3.5 inches) in length.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Ranging through the western United States, Mexico, and Central America, it measures about 10 to 11 centimeters (4 to 4.3 inches) in length.

Cuban Emerald

Found in Cuba, this hummingbird is about 10 centimeters (4 inches) long.

Anna's Hummingbird

Slightly larger than some of its relatives, it measures about 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length and is found along the western coast of North America.

Calliope Hummingbird

The smallest bird native to the United States and Canada, measuring about 8 centimeters (3.1 inches) in length.

Bumblebee Hummingbird

Found in Mexico and the southwestern United States, it measures about 7.5 to 8 centimeters (3 inches) in length.

Costa's Hummingbird

Native to the southwestern United States and Baja California, this hummingbird measures about 7.5 to 8.8 centimeters (3 to 3.5 inches) in length.

Vervain Hummingbird

Found in Jamaica and Hispaniola, this bird is slightly larger than the bee hummingbird, with a length of about 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) and a weight of around 2 grams.

Bee Hummingbird

The smallest bird in the world, native to Cuba. Males can weigh as little as 1.6 grams and measure about 5 centimeters (2 inches) in length.

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