Black-backed Thornbill

Black-backed ThornbillThis hummingbird is recorded only in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. It uses high mountain forest and páramo, feeding on nectar.What does it look like?Males have a black back, iridescent green crown and throat, and white belly. Females have muted green upperparts and a pale grey underside.How does it live?This hummingbird is recorded only in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. It uses high mountain forest and páramo, feeding on nectar.At 2,400–3,800 m in high mountain forest and páramo, it feeds on nectar and may also take small insects and spiders.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.