Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Picidae
About
The greater flameback, also known as the greater goldenback or 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.
Fun Fact
It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, western and central Java and northeast Borneo.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the foothills of the Himalayas or in the Western Ghats; it also inhabits mangrove forest.
Diet
Prey; while mainly feeding on small invertebrates, greater flamebacks also drink nectar.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance