Is Bee Hummingbird Breeding Season happening right now?
As of today, past peak, season runs to ~June 30. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), endemic to Cuba and Isla de la Juventud, breeds predictably in the spring each year.
Breeding is timed to coincide with peak local flowering; nests, eggs and fledging are extremely small and the female alone builds and rears the young.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Playa Larga / Soplillar (Ciénaga de Zapata) - Playa Larga village access |
| Cabo San Antonio / Roncali Lighthouse (Guanahacabibes Peninsula) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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