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Ramphomicron

Ramphomicron

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A small group of hummingbirds known as thornbills, including black-backed and purple-backed species
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ramphomicron
  • Both the black-backed and purple-backed thornbills belong to the Ramphomicron genus.

Examples

  • The Ramphomicron genus is known for its distinctive, brightly colored plumage.

  • Scientists observed a rare species of Ramphomicron in the Andes mountains.

  • The Ramphomicron is known for its vibrant colors.

  • I saw a Ramphomicron at the nature reserve.

  • Both the black-backed and purple-backed thornbills belong to the Ramphomicron genus.

  • Scientists observed a rare species of Ramphomicron in the Andes mountains.

  • The Ramphomicron genus is known for its distinctive, brightly colored plumage.

Surface Forms

Ramphomicron singular
Ramphomicrons plural

Etymology

Ramphomicron comes from Greek parts rhampho- 'beak' and -micron 'small', with the -micron part like the 'micro-' in 'microscope'. So it means 'small beak', which fits these tiny hummingbirds called thornbills with thin, pointed bills.