Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Hummingbirds :: Bee Hummingbird

Bee Hummingbird Mellisuga helenae

Described by: Lembeye (1850)
Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors
Old scientific name(s): Calypte helenae

Photographs

Maria La Gorda, Cuba - Feb, 2009 © Richard Stern  Maria La Gorda, Cuba - Feb, 2009 © Richard Stern  Maria La Gorda, Cuba - Feb, 2009 © Richard Stern  Maria La Gorda, Cuba - Feb, 2009 © Richard Stern  Bermejas, Cuba - Feb, 2005 © Arthur Grosset 
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Range

West Indies;
Two populations;
Cuba and Isle of Pines.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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