Alternative names: Greater Goldenback; Greater Flame-backed Woodpecker
- Chrysocolaptes lucidus
Includes: Crimson-backed Goldenback
Description
Size-33cm; MALE-Red Crest. Female -Black Crest with white spots.
Identification
From Common Flameback 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.
Distribution
Indian subcontinent through S.E. Asia to Sumatra, Java, Bali, and the Philippines.
Taxonomy
Many subspecies has been described for this species.
stricklandi is sometimes split as full species.
Habitat
Forests.
Behaviour
Frequents the canopy and middle story. Usualy in small noisy groups up to ten, even at nest. Sometimes solitary.
Voice
A distinct series of sharp notes, di-di-di-di-di-di-.. reminiscent of large cicada. Flight call similar to to Common Flameback.
