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pico de tuna morado

Ramphomicron microrhynchum

Least Concern

About

El picaflor con espalda violeta (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) es un colibri diminuto y joya de los Andes altos; los machos exhiben plumas de espalda y rabadilla de color violeta-purpura brillante, con un pico caracteristicamente corto adaptado a flores de tubo corto. Se encuentra en pajonales de paramo abierto y bordes de bosque nublado entre 2.500 y 4.500 metros en Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador y Peru. A pesar de su pequenyo tamanyo, son defensores agresivos de territorios en parches de flores.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Ramphomicron microrhynchum (pico de tuna morado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲハシハチドリ

Chinese 紫背刺嘴蜂鳥

Spanish pico de tuna morado

French Colibri à petit bec

German Purpur-Kurzschnabelkolibri

Russian Пурпурноспинный короткоклювый колибри

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pico de tuna morado?

The scientific name of pico de tuna morado is Ramphomicron microrhynchum. It belongs to the genus Ramphomicron.

What is the conservation status of pico de tuna morado?

pico de tuna morado (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pico de tuna morado live?

pico de tuna morado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does pico de tuna morado belong to?

pico de tuna morado (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) belongs to the genus Ramphomicron, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is pico de tuna morado endangered?

No, pico de tuna morado (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pico de tuna morado belong to?

pico de tuna morado (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pico de tuna morado?

The closest relatives of pico de tuna morado in the genus Ramphomicron include Pico de Tuna Negro.