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Purple-backed Thornbill

Ramphomicron microrhynchum

Least Concern
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자주등가시부리벌새(Ramphomicron microrhynchum)는 수컷이 빛나는 보라-자주색 등과 허리 깃털을 가진 작고 보석 같은 고산 벌새로, 짧은 관 모양 꽃에 적합한 짧은 부리가 특징이다. 베네수엘라, 콜롬비아, 에콰도르, 페루의 해발 2,500~4,500미터 파라모 초지와 운무림 가장자리에 서식한다. 작은 체구에도 꽃 무리에서 영역을 공격적으로 방어하며, 고도에 특화된 가장 추위에 잘 적응한 벌새 중 하나이다.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 Purple-backed Thornbill?
The scientific name of Purple-backed Thornbill is Ramphomicron microrhynchum. It belongs to the genus Ramphomicron.
What is the conservation status of Purple-backed Thornbill?
Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple-backed Thornbill live?
Purple-backed Thornbill is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Purple-backed Thornbill belong to?
Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) belongs to the genus Ramphomicron, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Purple-backed Thornbill endangered?
No, Purple-backed Thornbill (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 Purple-backed Thornbill belong to?
Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Purple-backed Thornbill?
The closest relatives of Purple-backed Thornbill in the genus Ramphomicron include Black-backed Thornbill.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Ramphomicron — 2 Species

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Black-backed Thornbill
Ramphomicron dorsale
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Purple-backed Thornbill
Ramphomicron microrhynchum
LC

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