Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Higher classification Ramphomicron | |
Scientific name Ramphomicron microrhynchum Similar Ramphomicron, Buff‑thighed puffleg, Black‑backed thornbill, Rufous‑vented whitetip, Fiery‑tailed awlbill | ||
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 forests.
References
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