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Flameback
The flamebacks or goldenbacks are large woodpeckers which are resident breeders in tropical southern Asia. They derive their English names from their golden or crimson backs. However, the two flameback genera ''Dinopium'' and ''Chrysocolaptes'' are not particularly close relatives. The former are close to the enigmatic ''Meiglyptes'' and possibly ''Hemicircus'' woodpeckers, and the recently reclassified rufous woodpecker (''Micropternus brachyurus''). ''Chrysocolaptes'' on the other hand appears to be a rather close relative of '' Campephilus'', the genus of the famous ivory-billed woodpecker (''C. principalis'').Benz ''et al.'' (2006) Tribe Malarpicini *Genus ''Dinopium'' ** Himalayan flameback, ''Dinopium shorii'' ** Common flameback, ''Dinopium javanense'' **Spot-throated flameback, ''Dinopium everetti'' ** Black-rumped flameback, ''Dinopium benghalense'' ** Red-backed flameback, ''Dinopium psarodes'' Tribe Megapicini *Genus '' Chrysocolaptes'' ** White-naped woodpecker, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Flameback
The common flameback (''Dinopium javanense''), also referred to as the common goldenback, is a small (28–30 cm), three-toed woodpecker in the family Picidae, found throughout South and Southeast Asia.Pittie, Aasheesh & Jayapal, Rajah & Jayadevan, Praveen. (2020). Taxonomic updates to the checklists of birds of India, and the South Asian region-2020. Indian BIRDS. 16. 12-19. Taxonomy The common flameback is closely related with almost all members of the ''Dinopium'' species, which include 4 other species; the Himalayan flameback (''D. shorii)'', the spot-throated flameback ''(D. everetti)'', the black-rumped flameback (''D. benghalense''), and the red-backed flameback (''D. psarodes'')''.'' The olive-backed woodpecker (''Gecinulus rafflesii'') was formerly classified in ''Dinopium'' but is more closely related to the pale-headed woodpecker (''Gecinulus grantia''), and was thus reclassified into ''Gecinulus''. The common flameback is most closely related to the Himalay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Flameback
The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, western and central Java and northeast Borneo. Taxonomy It has been suggested to split the greater flameback into the following species: *Greater flameback, (''C. guttacristatus'') (''C. lucidus'' if taken as a group and not split) * Crimson-backed flameback, (''C. stricklandi'') of Sri Lanka * Javan flameback (''C. strictus'') of eastern Java, Bali, and Kangean Islands * Luzon flameback (''C. haematribon'') of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and Marinduque in the northern Philippines *Yellow-faced flameback (''C. xanthocephalus'') of Negros, Guimaras, Panay, Masbate and Ticao, Philippine Islands * Buff-spotted flameback (''C. lucidus'') of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, Panaon, Mindando, Basilan, and Samal, Philippine Islan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-backed Flameback
The Red-backed flameback, Lesser Sri Lanka flameback, Sri Lanka red-backed woodpecker or Ceylon red-backed woodpecker (''Dinopium psarodes'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka, only absent in the far-north. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Black-rumped flameback.Seneviratne, S. S., (2021, February 18). ''From Woodies to Plovers: an untold story of our national identity'' ublic online lecture Monthly Public Lecture of the WNPS, Sri Lanka. https://www.facebook.com/wnpssl/videos/818317168897940/ Phylogenetics It has been considered an endemic species since the time of Legge. It was first placed in the genus ''Brachypternus'' as ''Brachypternus ceylonus.'' It was later lumped as subspecies of the Black-rumped flameback (''Dinopium benghalense''), as ''Dinopium benghalense psarodes''. It was elevated to full species status in a study by Sampath S. Seneviratne, Darren E. Irwin, and Saminda P. Fernando. In this study, it was foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himalayan Flameback
The Himalayan flameback (''Dinopium shorii''), also known as the Himalayan goldenback, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. At the moment very little is known of this species and more fieldwork is required. The Himalayan flameback is not threatened but it is suspected that deforestation could severely affect the species population. Description The Himalayan flameback is very similar in appearance to the Greater Goldenback (''Chrysocolaptes lucidus''), but is not at all closely related. The primary difference is its smaller size and bill. The Himalayan flameback can be identified by: their black hind neck, the brownish centre on their throat, that can go down the breast on some and is bordered by an irregular black spotting. They also have an indistinct divided moustachial stripe, the centre of which is brownish and sometimes reddish in males. The Himalayan flameback also has ether reddish or brown eye and three toes. The breast of the Himalayan flameback is irregularly stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-rumped Flameback
The black-rumped flameback (''Dinopium benghalense''), also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and a black rump. Taxonomy The black-rumped flameback was described and illustrated by two pre-Linnaean English naturalists from a dried specimen that had been brought to London. In 1738 Eleazar Albin included the bird as the "Bengall Woodpecker" in his ''A Natural History of Birds'' and in 1751 George Edwards included the "Spotted Indian Woodpecker" in his ''A Natural History of Uncommon Birds''. The black-rumped flameback was formally described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the tenth edition of his ''Systema Naturae'' under the binomial name ''Picus benghalensis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrysocolaptes
''Chrysocolaptes'' is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family Picidae that are found in South and Southeast Asia. The genus was introduced by English zoologist Edward Blyth in 1843. The type species was subsequently designated as the Javan flameback (''Chrysocolaptes strictus'') by Scottish ornithologist Edward Hargitt in 1890. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''khrusos'' meaning "gold" and ''kolaptēs'' meaning "chiseller". The genus belongs to the tribe Campephilini in the subfamily Picinae and is sister A sister is a woman or a girl who shares one or more parents with another individual; a female sibling. The male counterpart is a brother. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to ... to the orange-backed woodpecker, the only species in the genus '' Reinwardtipicus''. Species The genus contains these nine species: References Bird genera Taxa named by Edward Blyth {{woodpecker-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson-backed Flameback
The crimson-backed flameback or greater Sri Lanka flameback (''Chrysocolaptes stricklandi'') is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae that is endemic to Sri Lanka. The crimson-backed flameback and the greater flameback The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Penin ... (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') were both formerly considered as subspecies of the buff-spotted flameback (''Chrysocolaptes lucidus''). References crimson-backed flameback Birds of Sri Lanka crimson-backed flameback {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinopium
''Dinopium'' is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family Picidae. The species are found in South and Southeast Asia. The genus was introduced by the French polymath Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1814 to accommodate the common flameback (''Dinopium javanense''). The name combines the Classical Greek meaning "mighty" or "huge" and ''ōps/ōpos'' meaning "appearance". A large phylogenetic study of the woodpecker family Picidae published in 2017 found that the genus was paraphyletic In taxonomy (general), taxonomy, a group is paraphyletic if it consists of the group's most recent common ancestor, last common ancestor and most of its descendants, excluding a few Monophyly, monophyletic subgroups. The group is said to be pa .... The olive-backed woodpecker (''Dinopium rafflesii'') is more closely related to the pale-headed woodpecker (''Gecinulus grantia'') than it is to other members of the genus ''Dinopium''. Species As presently constituted, the genus contains the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-faced Flameback
The yellow-faced flameback (''Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Negros and Panay. It is extinct on Guimaras, Masbate, and Ticao (extinct) . It is one of the most spectacular woodpeckers with its bright yellow head and crimson red back. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is the rarest woodpecker in the country and it is threatened by habitat loss. Description EBird describes the bird as "A rare large woodpecker of lowland and foothill forest with at least some large trees in the central Philippines. Has a red back, a black tail, a yellow belly and cheek, and a black neck with large white spots. Note the crown sloping to an angular crest, which is bright red in males and yellow in females. Unmistakable in its range. Voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-headed Flameback
The red-headed flameback (''Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the region of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, mainland Palawan, Busuanga and Calamian. It is one of the most spectacular flamebacks with its bright red head and yellow-green back. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description EBird describes the bird as "A rare large woodpecker of forest and edge, where at least some large trees remain, on Palawan and neighbouring islands. Green on the back and wings, with dark underparts and neck heavily marked with a cream color. Crown slopes to an angular crest above a large black ear spot. Head is bright red in males and red with orange spots on the crown in females. Similar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spot-throated Flameback
The spot-throated flameback (''Dinopium everetti'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the province of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, Busuanga and Calamian and mainland Palawan.. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the common flameback.It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description EBird describes the bird as "A large woodpecker of wooded habitats on Palawan and neighboring islands. Whitish below with dark scaling and golden-olive above with a diffuse reddish mark on the back and a finely spotted, pale cream-colored throat. Angular crest is black with a red tip in females and entirely red in males, which also have a small red moustache patch. Similar to Red-headed Flameback, but Spot-throated has black-and-white stripes on the head and a dark rather than pale yellow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzon Flameback
The Luzon flameback (''Chrysocolaptes haematribon'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the northern islands of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and Marinduque, Philippines. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. Habitat Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and less often on tropical moist montane forests up to 1,500 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss, and the illegal wildlife trade. It is possibly extinct on Marinduque Description Large sized woodpecker with a red back hence the name and a yellowish belly. Males and females are sexually dimorphic Sexual dimorphism is the condition where the sexes of the same animal and/or plant species exhibit different morphological characteristics, particularly characteristics not directly involved in reproduction. The condition occurs in most ani .... Males have a red crest while the females have a more drab black crest with white spots. References *Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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