Vervain Hummingbird
A species of Bee and Vervain Hummingbirds Scientific name : Mellisuga minima Genus : Bee and Vervain Hummingbirds
Vervain Hummingbird, A species of Bee and Vervain Hummingbirds
Botanical name: Mellisuga minima
Genus: Bee and Vervain Hummingbirds
Content
Description General Info
Description
It is considered the second-smallest bird in the world after the bee hummingbird. Typical length is 6 cm (2.4 in), including the bill, and weight is 2–2.4 g (0.071–0.085 oz). It also has among the smallest eggs in the bird world, with an average length of 1 cm (0.39 in) and weight of 0.375 g. 
Size
7 cm
Feeding Habits
Vervain Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and insects. It exhibits agile flying maneuvers while foraging from flowers or catching small invertebrates mid-air. This species stands out for its ability to hover precisely due to specialized wing muscles, favoring a diet rich in sugar and protein.
Habitat
The vervain Hummingbird typically inhabits a range of environments including native island ecosystems, which encompass gardens, gallery forests, sclerophyll forests, and arid regions characterized by desert shrub-scrub and dry forests. Interestingly, this species has adapted to urban settings, often observed in proximity to tall structures. The only exception to its diverse habitat presence is within dense montane forests, where the vervain Hummingbird is notably absent.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Vervain Hummingbird 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
