Giant hummingbird

The giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz) with a wingspan measuring approximately 21.5 cm (8.5 in) in length, and length of 23 cm (9.1 in).[2][3] This is approximately the same length as a European starling or a northern cardinal, though the giant hummingbird is considerably lighter due to its more slender build and fairly long bill. It is the only member of the genus Patagona.[4] This weight is almost twice that of the next heaviest recorded species,[5] and ten times that of the smallest humming bird, the bee hummingbird.[6]
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