Hummingbird

LC Nectar, Insects Americas
2–20 g
Weight
3–5 yrs
Lifespan
80 km/h
Top Speed
Americas
Found In

Endemic to Americas, the Hummingbird is a nectar, insects species inhabiting Americas habitats. Weighing 2–20 g, it is classified as Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Hummingbird Nectar Species Median Difference
Weight 11 g 11 g — 0%
Height 10.3 cm
Top Speed 80 km/h 80 km/h — 0%
Avg Speed 60 km/h
Weight (g)11avg 11Speed (km/h)80avg 80Lifespan (yrs)4avg 4

Habitat & Distribution

The Hummingbird inhabits Americas habitats. It can be found in Americas.

Typical coloring: Various.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Nectar, Insects
Predators: Birds of Prey, Snakes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Hummingbird is a solitary species belonging to the Trochilidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 13–22 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-3
Lifespan: 3–5 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Hummingbird is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Weight rank: #54 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Hummingbird weigh?

A Hummingbird typically weighs 2–20 g, which is near the global average compared to the median of 11 g among nectar species.

What is the conservation status of the Hummingbird?

The Hummingbird is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Hummingbird live?

The Hummingbird is found in Americas, in americas habitats.

How does the Hummingbird reproduce?

The Hummingbird has a gestation period of 13–22 days and typically produces 1-3 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026