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Purple-backed Thornbill

Ramphomicron microrhynchum

Least Concern

About

O beija-flor-de-dorso-violeta (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) e um colibri minusculo e precioso dos Andes elevados; os machos exibem penas de dorso e uropigeo violeta-purpura cintilantes, com um bico caracteristicamente curto adaptado a flores de tubo curto. Encontrado em pajonais abertos de paramo e bordas de floresta de nuvem em elevacoes de 2.500 a 4.500 metros na Venezuela, Colombia, Equador e Peru. Apesar de seu pequeno tamanho, sao defensores agressivos de territorio em manchas 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 (Purple-backed Thornbill)

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

Similar Species in Ramphomicron

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Black-backed Thornbill

Ramphomicron dorsale

Endangered

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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 (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Purple-backed Thornbill?

The closest relatives of Purple-backed Thornbill in the genus Ramphomicron include Black-backed Thornbill.