Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zunzuncito
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Up to 30 mph
50 beats per second Green and blue iridescence Hummingbird-like structure |
| gptkbp:behavior |
Displays courtship flights
Aggressive towards other hummingbirds |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Streamlined
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
March to June
2 to 3 clutches per year Nesting in secluded areas |
| gptkbp:clutch_size |
2 eggs
|
| gptkbp:color |
Iridescent blue and green
Long and straight Males more colorful than females Bright and iridescent |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of beauty and agility
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:Nectar
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
gptkb:White
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Trochilidae
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
20 to 30 days
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Hovering and rapid flight
Frequent visits to flowers Hovering and darting Sipping nectar with long bill |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical and subtropical regions
Forests and gardens Prefers flowering plants |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bee Hummingbird
|
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
14 to 19 days
|
| gptkbp:length |
2.2 inches
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Monogamous
Aggressive aerial displays |
| gptkbp:migration |
Non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
Spring to early summer
Plant fibers and spider silk Cup-shaped Built by female In shrubs or trees |
| gptkbp:order |
Apodiformes
|
| gptkbp:pollinators |
Important pollinator for flowers
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Lizards and larger birds
|
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:Cuba
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Cuban_Emerald_Hummingbird
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Mellisuga_helenae
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Solitary or in pairs
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
Endemic to Cuba
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Defends feeding areas
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:vision |
Excellent color vision
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Chirps and trills
|
| gptkbp:weight |
1.6 grams
Lightest bird species |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
4.3 inches
|