About the Common Flameback
The common flameback, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dinopium javanense |
| Species Codes | comfla1, COFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Flameback belong to?
The Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Common Flameback?
The common flameback, 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....
Where can I report a Common Flameback sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
3,110
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