PLACES TO STAY
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near Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve near Playa Larga, Cuba — the most reliable site for Bee Hummingbird encounters.
Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve near Playa Larga, Cuba — the most reliable site for Bee Hummingbird encounters. 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
22.4000°N, 81.3000°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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