What is the #1 smallest bird in the world?
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The bee hummingbird holds the title as the smallest bird species on the planet. The females typically weigh around 2.6 grams (0.092 ounces) and measure about 6.1 centimeters (2.4 inches) in length, making them slightly larger than their male counterparts. Males generally average 1.95 grams (0.069 ounces) in weight and have a length of approximately 5.5 centimeters (2.1 inches).