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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| Est. World Population: | U |
| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Near Threatened |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
This species occurs on the edges of humid montane forest, elfin forest and páramo, mostly from 2,000 m to the snow-line at 4,600 m (Züchner and Boesman 2020). It is thought to breed in the timberline-páramo ecotone (Fundación ProAves 2011). It appears to forage in all strata, feeding on the nectar of Ericaceae, Erythrina species, Lobeliaceae, Melastomataceae, Puya species, Rubiaceae and Salvia species, and taking insects in the air or gleaning them from leaves. It appears to undertake some seasonal altitudinal movements, moving to lower elevations in May-June (Züchner and Boesman 2020).
Range:
Ramphomicron dorsale is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in north-eastern Colombia.
Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
The species occurs in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. It is also recorded in the El Dorado ProAves Reserve, thought these may partly refer to wandering immatures (Fundación ProAves 2011). Since 2006, Fundación ProAves has been carrying out a programme to eradicate exotic pines and replace them with native trees, with the support of the local environment authority (C. Olaciregui in litt. 2012). Conservation Actions Proposed
Survey suitable habitat within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to locate additional populations and to refine the distribution range. Carry out surveys to obtain an accurate population estimate. Conduct research into the species' ecology and life history. Monitor trends in the population. Monitor the extent and condition of habitat. Increase the area of suitable habitat that receives adequate protection. Raise awareness of the species amongst local people. Encourage sustainable livestock and land management practices.
The species occurs in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. It is also recorded in the El Dorado ProAves Reserve, thought these may partly refer to wandering immatures (Fundación ProAves 2011). Since 2006, Fundación ProAves has been carrying out a programme to eradicate exotic pines and replace them with native trees, with the support of the local environment authority (C. Olaciregui in litt. 2012). Conservation Actions Proposed
Survey suitable habitat within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to locate additional populations and to refine the distribution range. Carry out surveys to obtain an accurate population estimate. Conduct research into the species' ecology and life history. Monitor trends in the population. Monitor the extent and condition of habitat. Increase the area of suitable habitat that receives adequate protection. Raise awareness of the species amongst local people. Encourage sustainable livestock and land management practices.