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"Avíape" (Mellisuga helenae) adult male in flight

Noun

avíape m ‎(plural avíapes)

1. hummingbird
2. The bee hummingbird, a species of hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae, native to Cuba, noted for being the smallest living bird.

Synonyms

(bee hummingbird):

• Calypte helenae

(hummingbird):

• besaflor
• chuparrosa (Mexico)
• colibrí
• florimulgo
• picaflor (South America)
• quinde (Ecuador, Peru)
• visitaflor (Panama)

See also

• Mellisuga helenae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies