About the Crimson-backed Flameback
The crimson-backed flameback or greater Sri Lanka flameback is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae that is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes stricklandi |
| Species Codes | crbfla1, CBFL, GSLF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-backed Flameback belong to?
The Crimson-backed Flameback (Chrysocolaptes stricklandi) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-backed Flameback?
The crimson-backed flameback or greater Sri Lanka flameback is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae that is endemic to Sri Lanka....
Where can I report a Crimson-backed Flameback sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-backed Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crbfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
148
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