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- Chrysocolaptes lucidus
Identification
From Common Goldenback by LARGE SIZE,largely white hindneck with black sides of neck, YELLOW IRIS ,longer and more robust bill and thin black malar stripes separated by small white patch.Crest more shaggy and less pointed. MALE-Red Crest. Female -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.
Distribution
Indian subcontinent through S.E.Asia to Sumatra,Java,Bali and the Philippines.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Forests.
Behaviour
Frequents the canopy and middle story.Usualy in small noisy groups up to ten,even at nest.Sometimes solitary.
