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- Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus
Identification
Bright red head, golden back with dark tail.
Distribution
Endemic to the Philippines (Balabac, Palawan, Busuanga and Calamian Islands)
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
It was formerly included in Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus)
Habitat
Forests.
Behaviour
Frequents the canopy and middle story. Usualy in small noisy groups up to ten, even at nest. Sometimes solitary.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-headed Flameback. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 18 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-headed_Flameback
