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What is the lifespan of a hummingbird?

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Depending on the species, habitat conditions, predators and other factors, including threats to hummingbirds, the average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3-12 years. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell but have very keen eyesight. read more

Lifespan of the Hummingbird By Jan Day; Updated April 25, 2017 Hummingbirds, with their small size and high metabolism, generally live only a few years, but some have survived for more than a decade, with the oldest known wild hummingbird living to 12 years and 2 months. read more

It's a general rule of nature that the smaller the organism, the shorter its life span. Some hummingbirds, however, seem to defy this rule, as indicated by the longevity chart below. read more

The bee hummingbird is the smallest hummingbird species in the world and measures 2.25 inches long. It is only found in Cuba. Hummingbirds have 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world. read more

The longest recorded lifespan in the wild relates to a female broad-tailed hummingbird that was banded (ringed) as an adult at least one year old, then recaptured 11 years later, making her at least 12 years old. read more

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