Black-backed thornbill
The black-backed thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The species is currently endangered due to threats such as logging and forest fires.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
Its call is described as short "“trrr” sounds.
It feeds of arthropods and the nectar of Ericaceae, Erythrina, Lobeliaceae, Melastomataceae, Puya, Rubiaceae and Salvia.
