Blue-backed Conebill

Conirostrum sitticolor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The blue-backed conebill is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae . It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Fun Fact

It was originally called the purple conebill, with two of its subspecies, C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Cordillera de Mérida and the Sierra de Perijá mountain ranges in the states of Zulia, Táchira, Mérida, Barinas, Trujillo, Portuguesa, and Lara.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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