Luzon flameback explained

The Luzon flameback (Chrysocolaptes haematribon) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the northern islands of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and Marinduque, Philippines. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and less often on tropical moist montane forests up to 1,500 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss, and the illegal wildlife trade. It is possibly extinct on Marinduque[1]

Description

Large sized woodpecker with a red back hence the name and a yellowish belly. Males and females are sexually dimorphic. Males have a red crest while the females have a more drab black crest with white spots.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Allen, Desmond. Birds of the Philippines. Lynx and Birdlife International Field Guides. 2020. Barcelona.
  2. Web site: Luzon Flameback. eBird.