Purple-backed Thornbill
Ramphomicron microrhynchum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ramphomicron-microrhynchum"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 2,000-3,800 m. Males have iridescent purple back. Tiny, short bill. Nectarivore of high-elevation flowering shrubs. One of the smallest hummingbirds in the Andes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Poids | 3,3 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Widespread in high Andean habitats from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,000–4,400 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore foraging at mossy treeline vegetation and compact Ericaceae blooms. Supplements with small insects.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Bright, cheerful twittering with bubbling quality; light rapid notes cascading freely in animated display near flowers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Ramphomicron |
| Espèces | Ramphomicron microrhynchum |
Distribution
Purple-backed Thornbill has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family