Bumblebee Hummingbird

Selasphorus heloisa

The bumblebee hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is endemic to Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the United States. The bumblebee hummingbird is 5.9 to 7.5 cm (2.3 to 3.0 in) long and weighs 2 to 2.7 g (0.071 to 0.095 oz); it is one of the smallest hummingbirds. Both sexes of both subspecies have a short, straight, blackish bill and a small white spot behind the eye.
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A map showing the sighting location
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Stephen Davies
Saturday 17 Mar 2007 - 9:00am
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Stephen Davies
Monday 19 Nov 2001 - 8:00am
Mexico
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