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Chrysocolaptes lucidus
Photo by cskhaw
Photographed: Malaysia

Identification

From Common Goldenback by LARGE SIZE,largely white hindneck with black sides of neck,Bold YELLOW IRIS ,longer and more robust bill and thin black malar stripes separated by small white patch.Crest more shaggy and less pointed.Bold MALE-Red Crest.BoldFemale -Black Crest with white spots. VOICE-A distinct series of sharp notes,di-di-di-di-di-di-..reminiscent of large cicada.Flight call similar to to Common Flameback. Size-33cm.

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