Red-headed Flameback

Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus · Species of bird
Order
Piciformes
Codes
rehfla1, RHFL

About the Red-headed Flameback

The red-headed flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the region of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, mainland Palawan, Busuanga and Calamian. It is one of the most spectacular flamebacks with its bright red head and yellow-green back. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPiciformes
FamilyWoodpeckers (Picidae)
SpeciesChrysocolaptes erythrocephalus
Species Codesrehfla1, RHFL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Red-headed Flameback belong to?

The Red-headed Flameback (Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.

How can I identify the Red-headed Flameback?

The red-headed flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the region of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, mainland Palawan, Busuanga and Calamian. It is one of the most spectacular flamebacks with its bright red head and yellow-green b...

Where can I report a Red-headed Flameback sighting?

You can log sightings of Red-headed Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehfla1, or on iNaturalist.