12 of the World's Smallest Birds (Photo Gallery)

Some little birds are really hard to believe because they're battery-size and gorgeous. Usually it is the flashiest birds that that manage to get our attention. Small birds are the most fascinating and mesmerizing creatures on our planet. Their unusual flight patterns, multicolored plumage, distinctive calls bring us pleasure and cheerfulness. Small birds play a very significant role in reproduction of plants and indication of season change.

Crimson Chat: Last but not least these are the smallest bird in the world and are widespread in Australia. The crimson Chat are a species of tiny birds they are also famous as the saltbush canary, tricolored chat and crimson breasted nun. They have thin, long legs; sharp, downward curved bill; and a tongue tipped like a brush. Grown-up males have brown feathers, red crowns and a black mask surrounding their eyes; with white throats. Females and young chats are similarly colored, however with pale markings. They are 10 to 12 cm in length and 10 to 11 g in weight.