How big is a hummingbird's egg?

Question

Is there anything that really compares to the size of their egg? We have heard that they are the size of jellybeans...is this true?

Answer 1

yes.  

Answer 2

A few years ago we had a  family reunion at my house. A cousin found

a hummingbird nest in a maple tree. The nest was tiny. He, my cousin took photos of the nest and there was 2 eggs in it. They truly are about the size of a jelly bean. I have small fingers. They were compared to the tip of my little finger.  

Answer 3

8mm x 13mm (.25" x .5"), roughly the size of a small jellybean

Answer 4

8mm x 13mm (.25" x .5"), roughly the size of a small jellybean

Answer 5

Tiny

Answer 6

http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/im...

a ruler picture.