Purple-backed Thornbill
A species of Ramphomicron thornbills Scientific name : Ramphomicron microrhynchum Genus : Ramphomicron thornbills
Purple-backed Thornbill, A species of Ramphomicron thornbills
Botanical name: Ramphomicron microrhynchum
Genus: Ramphomicron thornbills
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Description
The purple-backed thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
Purple-backed Thornbill consumes primarily nectar, targeting plants like Ericaceae and Lobeliaceae, and hunts insects by hawking. It follows trap-lining routes for feeding and utilizes corolla holes made by flowerpiercers for nectar access.
Habitat
The purple-backed Thornbill inhabits the fringes of humid montane forests and the sub-páramo and páramo regions. It also adapts to environments with dense low shrubbery and is associated with Polylepis woodlands. These habitats are characterized by lush vegetation, often with a prevalence of dense, low-growing plants near the forest edge, providing the purple-backed Thornbill with essential resources and suitable nesting sites.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Ramphomicron thornbills Species
Purple-backed Thornbill 
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