About the Purple-backed Thornbill
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Ramphomicron microrhynchum |
| Species Codes | pubtho1, PBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-backed Thornbill belong to?
The Purple-backed Thornbill (Ramphomicron microrhynchum) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-backed Thornbill?
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....
Where can I report a Purple-backed Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-backed Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pubtho1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
194
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