Greater Flameback

Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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