Order Apodiformes 339 species in 106 genera Size: Between 5 cm (Bee Hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae) and 22 cm (Giant Hummingbird, Patagona gigas). Distribution: Nearctic and Neotropical Regions. Mostly sedentary, very few migratory species and some of them perform post-reproductive dispersions. Habitat: All type of habitats where flowers with nectar grow. Feeding: Mainly nectar. They can include insects in the diet, in a small proportion. Breeding: Small open cup on a branch or fork (subfamily Trochilinae) or hanged with spider's web from the underside of a leaf (subfamily Phaethornithinae). 2 eggs. Incubation 14-24 days. Nestling period 18-41 days. Threat status:30 threatened species (9 Critically Endangered, 15 Endangered and 6 Vulnerable). 2 Extinct. [+info]