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Bienenelfe

Mellisuga helenae

Near Threatened

About

The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) is a species in the genus Mellisuga. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Apodiformes (Seglervögel)

Species

Mellisuga helenae (Bienenelfe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マメハチドリ

Chinese 吸蜜蜂鳥

Spanish Colibrí zunzuncito

French Colibri d'Elena

German Bienenelfe

Portuguese beija-flor-de-helena

Russian Колибри-пчёлка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bienenelfe?

The scientific name of Bienenelfe is Mellisuga helenae. It belongs to the genus Mellisuga.

What is the conservation status of Bienenelfe?

Bienenelfe (Mellisuga helenae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bienenelfe live?

Bienenelfe is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Bienenelfe belong to?

Bienenelfe (Mellisuga helenae) belongs to the genus Mellisuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

What kingdom does Bienenelfe belong to?

Bienenelfe (Mellisuga helenae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Bienenelfe?

The closest relatives of Bienenelfe in the genus Mellisuga include Zwergelfe.