Cuban Emerald
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The Cuban Emerald is a species of hummingbird
in the Trochilidae family. It is found in a wide range of semi-open habitats in Cuba
and the Bahamas.
This bird is known locally as zun-zun, and can be observed to be feeding throughout the day, perching on a wire to rest. The Zun-zun is the national bird of Cuba.
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...
in the Trochilidae family. It is found in a wide range of semi-open habitats in Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
and the Bahamas.
This bird is known locally as zun-zun, and can be observed to be feeding throughout the day, perching on a wire to rest. The Zun-zun is the national bird of Cuba.