Buff-spotted Flameback

Chrysocolaptes lucidus

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The buff-spotted flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, Panaon, Mindanao, Basilan, and Samal. Along with the other Philippine species, Yellow-faced flameback, Luzon flameback, Red-headed flameback, it was formerly conspecific greater flameback

Fun Fact

This species has one of the longest drums, averaging about 51 beats per drum.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in tropical moist lowland forest with dense understory up to 1,500 meters above sea level IUCN has assessed this bird as least-concern species but the population is decreasing.

Diet

Feeds on insects and wood boring larvae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance