About the Buff-spotted Flameback
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
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes lucidus |
| Species Codes | busfla1, BSFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-spotted Flameback belong to?
The Buff-spotted Flameback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Buff-spotted Flameback?
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 ...
Where can I report a Buff-spotted Flameback sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-spotted Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code busfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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