👉 Purpleback is a type of bird in the family Columbidae, which includes the common purple-backed woodpecker and other species found throughout North America. This bird has a distinctive black-and-white plumage with a white throat and tail, making it one of the most recognizable birds in the region. They are known for their loud calls and habit of using their wings to fly, which is similar to that of a hummingbird.