Aug 15, 2024, 02:27 PM IST

10 smallest birds on earth

Apurwa Amit

Bee Hummingbird: The Bee Hummingbird, native to Cuba, holds the title of the smallest bird globally.

Weebill: Found in Australia, the Weebill is a tiny bird with a short, thin beak, often seen in small flocks foraging.

Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant: Residing in South America, this minuscule bird navigates the rainforest with agility. 

Goldcrest: The Goldcrest is known for its distinctive yellow crest and melodious song, often found flitting through coniferous forests.

Least Auklet: Inhabiting the northern Pacific adapted for diving underwater in search of prey.

Black-capped Chickadee: This North American bird is a frequent visitor to backyard feeders, delighting birdwatchers.

Pygmy Nuthatch: Residing in western North America it is a small songbird known for its acrobatic foraging behavior on tree trunks.

Eurasian Wren: It is a tiny bird with a powerful voice, often heard singing its melodious trill in woodlands.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: Found in North and Central America, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a petite bird with a long tail, adept at catching insects on the wing.

Firecrest: Resembling the Goldcrest, it is another European species known for its fiery orange crest and lively presence in woodlands.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports