9 Smallest Birds In The World

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1. Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) 

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The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world. These tiny hummingbirds are native to Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud and measure about 2 to 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm) in length and weigh only 1.2 to 2.0 grams. 

2. Bumblebee Hummingbird (Atthis heloisa) 

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Found in Mexico, the Bumblebee Hummingbird is another extremely small hummingbird species. It's just slightly larger than the Bee Hummingbird, with a length of about 2.4 to 2.8 inches (6 to 7 cm). 

3. Buff-breasted Pygmy Parrot (Micropsitta pusio) 

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Native to New Guinea, the Buff-breasted Pygmy Parrot is one of the tiniest parrot species in the world. These parrots measure around 3.2 to 3.5 inches (8 to 9 cm) in length. 

4. Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) 

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The Goldcrest is the smallest bird in Europe and is found throughout the continent. It measures about 3.3 to 3.7 inches (8.5 to 9.5 cm) in length. 

5. Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) 

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This small bird is native to North America and measures approximately 3.7 to 4.3 inches (9.5 to 11 cm) in length. 

6. Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) 

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The Eurasian Wren is a widespread bird in Europe and Asia. It is about 3.9 to 4.3 inches (10 to 11 cm) long. 

7. Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus) 

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Found in South America, the Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant is a tiny bird with a length of approximately 4 inches (10 cm). 

8. Least Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) 

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Native to North and South America, the Least Goldfinch measures around 4 to 4.3 inches (10.2 to 11 cm) in length. 

9. Plain-bellied Emerald (Amazilia leucogaster) 

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This tiny hummingbird species is found in Central and South America and has a length of about 4.3 inches (11 cm). 

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