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PLACES TO STAY
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Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) in the wild
near Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos, Cuba — managed flowering gardens attract Bee Hummingbirds reliably, especially in morning hours.

Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos, Cuba — managed flowering gardens attract Bee Hummingbirds reliably, especially in morning hours. is one of the top spots to sight Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Year-round; breeding season March–June when males display and females are on nests; most active in morning hours.

SIGHTING TIP

Visit gardens with flowering Salvia and Hibiscus before 9 AM; the bird is tiny — scan slowly and look for hovering motion.

Coordinates

22.1000°N, 80.5000°W

HABITAT

Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, gardens, and scrubland of Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Near Threatened

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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