the smallest known bird in the world


	the smallest known bird in the world

amgumen

9-23-2007 11:03 PM

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9-24-2007 6:13 PM

NonStatQuo

Hummingbirds are simply ... Magic.

9-24-2007 6:51 PM

Jorjor

So how small is it?

9-25-2007 11:17 PM

amgumen

From Wikipedia:
Its mass is approximately 1.8 grams, which is lighter than a penny, and it is about 5 cm (2 inches) long.

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