Purple-backed Thornbill
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    Purple-backed Thornbill

    Ramphomicron microrhynchum

    Tropical Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.00066 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The purple-backed thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Purple-backed Thornbill. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Natural SumapazAndes - Eastern Cordillera & Páramos, Colombia
    Rare
    Parque Natural Regional Loros AndinosAndes - Northern & Central Cordilleras, Colombia
    Rare
    Santuario de Fauna y Flora GalerasAndes - Southern & Macizo Colombiano, Colombia
    Rare
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