About the Black-backed Thornbill
The black-backed thornbill is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northern Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Ramphomicron dorsale |
| Species Codes | blbtho1, BBTH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Thornbill belong to?
The Black-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-backed Thornbill?
The Black-backed Thornbill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-backed Thornbill?
The black-backed thornbill is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northern Colombia....
Where can I report a Black-backed Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbtho1, or on iNaturalist.
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