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What type of humming bird lay the smallest bird egg?

the humming bird its egg is the size of a jelly bean


What contains a tiny egg?

A hummingbird nest.


How can you raise a hummingbird egg with no incubator or the real parents?

It is not recommended to try to raise a hummingbird egg without the proper tools and experience. Hummingbirds require specialized care and diet that can be challenging to provide without the proper resources. It is best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator who has the knowledge and resources to care for the egg appropriately.


How long does it take for a hummingbird's egg to hatch?

It typically takes about 16-18 days for a hummingbird's egg to hatch. The female hummingbird will incubate the eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. Once hatched, the female will continue to care for the chicks until they are ready to fledge.


What is the Hummingbirds life cycle?

Per the Bird Nerder2 , if they make it through their first year of life, they can live three to eight years, averaging 5 years. Other variables include types of Hummingbird, living conditions, availability of food among others. There is record of one living 12+ years. It was banded as an adult and recaptured 12 years later. The Bird Nerder2 found the following on longevity records for the hummingbirds1 -this would be the longest observation of a hummingbird's life recorded by a scientist. Magnificent Hummingbird 9 years 02 months Bluey-throated Hummingbird 7 years 11 months Ruby-throated Hummingbird 9 years 01 months Black-chinned Hummingbird 10 years 01 months Costa's Hummingbird 9 years 02 months Anna's Hummingbird 8 years 02 months Broad-tailed Hummingbird 12 years 02 months Rufous Hummingbird 8 years 11 months Allen's Hummingbird 4 years 00 months Calliope Hummingbird 6 years 01 months Lucifer Hummingbird 4 years 01 months Buff-bellied Hummingbird 8 years 06 months Broad-billed Hummingbird 6 years 01 months 1. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/long3930.htm 2. http://nerdbirder.com/wordpress/2009/04/17/how-long-do-hummingbirds-live/