Vervain Hummingbird

Mellisuga minima

The Vervain Hummingbird (Mellisuga minima) is a tiny species of hummingbird found in the Caribbean. It is the smallest bird species in the world, with adults measuring only 5-6 cm in length and weighing around 2 grams. The male has iridescent green plumage on the upperparts, while the female is slightly duller with a white belly. These birds are known for their remarkable agility and speed, allowing them to hover in mid-air and dart from flower to flower while feeding on nectar. They primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as gardens and parks with suitable flowering plants. Despite their small size, Vervain Hummingbirds are capable of long-distance migration, and their conservation status is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist forests, gardens, parks

Vervain Hummingbird
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Tours where you can spot this bird

5 Day Endemics Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
5 Day Endemics Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Sierra de Bahoruco / Los Haitises Private tour 5 days | 0h

A condensed 5-day private Dominican Republic birding route focused on Hispaniolan endemics in Santo Domingo, Sierra de Bahoruco, Lake Enriqu...

From 2000.00 USD
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete
Dominican Republic / Puerto Plata / Ebano Verde Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private north coast departure to Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve for Dominican mountain and cloud forest birds....

From 130.00 USD
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Ebano Verde Private tour 1 day | 7h

A private Santo Domingo departure to Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve for Hispaniolan cloud forest birds....

From 130.00 USD
Los Haitises National Park Birding Tour from Punta Cana
Los Haitises National Park Birding Tour from Punta Cana
Dominican Republic / Punta Cana / Los Haitises Private tour 1 day | 9h

A full-day private birding tour from Punta Cana to Los Haitises National Park for forest birds, waterbirds and Ridgway's Hawk habitat....

From 110.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Punta Cana
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Punta Cana
Dominican Republic / Punta Cana / National Park Cotubanama Private tour 1 day | 5h

A private Punta Cana or Bavaro departure to National Park Cotubanama for eastern Dominican Republic birding....

From 105.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / National Park Cotubanama Private tour 1 day | 7h

A private Santo Domingo departure to National Park Cotubanama for Hispaniolan endemics and eastern Dominican forest birds....

From 115.00 USD
7 Day Ultimate Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
7 Day Ultimate Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Sierra de Bahoruco / Los Haitises Private tour 7 days | 0h

A comprehensive 7-day private birding route from Santo Domingo through Salinas de Bani, Sierra de Bahoruco, Lake Enriquillo and Los Haitises...

From 2600.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Bayahibe or La Romana
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Bayahibe or La Romana
Dominican Republic / Bayahibe / La Romana Private tour 1 day | 4h

A private eastern Dominican Republic birding outing in National Park Cotubanama, focused on endemic, native and migratory birds....

From 115.00 USD