Which living bird lays the world's smallest egg?
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Hornbill
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Bee Humming Bird
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Gulls
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Woodpecker
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) holds the record for laying the world's smallest egg. Their eggs are about the size of a coffee bean or small pea, weighing less than a gram. Hornbills, gulls, and woodpeckers all lay significantly larger eggs.