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Red-headed Flameback

Red-headed Flameback

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The Red-headed Flameback is a stunning woodpecker species characterized by its bright red head and crest (in males) contrasting with a golden-yellow back. It is a forest dweller, often found in the upper and mid-canopy levels.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines, specifically found on Basilan, Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Mindanao, and several smaller islands. Inhabits various forest types, including dipterocarp forests.
How to spot
Identify it by the male's entirely red head and crest, and both sexes having a golden-yellow back. Listen for its distinctive loud, laughing call and resonant drumming.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours and can be observed year-round in its native habitat. Early mornings are typically productive for sightings.
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus, Chrysocolaptes maculiceps - Keulemans.jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus - Keulemans.jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus - Keulemans (cropped).jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus, Chrysocolaptes maculiceps - Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus - Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus - Keulemans (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known to have a diet that includes not only insects but also fruits and berries, showcasing a more varied feeding strategy than many other woodpeckers.
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