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Black-backed Thornbill

Ramphomicron dorsale

Near Threatened
翼展
11.0 cm
体重
3.5 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

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
翼展 11.0 cm 4.3 in
体重 3.5 g 0.12 oz

识别

羽毛

Coppery Emerald (alt): males with glittering purple-magenta gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with slight pulsing quality during slow hover near blossoms.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Ramphomicron
物种 Ramphomicron dorsale

Distribution

Black-backed Thornbill has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Black-backed Thornbill eat?
Nectarivore of high montane scrub and páramo; short bill suits small compact flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods from stems.
Where does the Black-backed Thornbill live?
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, in high-elevation scrub and páramo. 1,800–3,500 m. Found nowhere else.
Is the Black-backed Thornbill endangered?
The Black-backed Thornbill has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Black-backed Thornbill sound like?
Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with slight pulsing quality during slow hover near blossoms.
How big is the Black-backed Thornbill?
The Black-backed Thornbill has a wingspan of 11.0 cm, weight of 3.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Thornbill belong to?
The Black-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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