Black-backed Thornbill
Ramphomicron dorsale
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ramphomicron-dorsale"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11 cm and a weight of 3.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the Santa Marta Mountains of northern Colombia at 3,000-4,600 m. Dark back, tiny bill, and white underparts. Nectarivore of high-altitude páramo. Classified as Vulnerable due to restricted mountain-top habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,0 cm | 4.3 in |
| Peso | 3,5 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, in high-elevation scrub and páramo. 1,800–3,500 m. Found nowhere else.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high montane scrub and páramo; short bill suits small compact flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods from stems.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with slight pulsing quality during slow hover near blossoms.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Ramphomicron |
| Especies | Ramphomicron dorsale |
Distribution
Black-backed Thornbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family