About the Black-rumped Flameback
The black-rumped flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and a black rump.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dinopium benghalense |
| Species Codes | bkrfla1, BRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-rumped Flameback belong to?
The Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-rumped Flameback?
The black-rumped flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating fl...
Where can I report a Black-rumped Flameback sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-rumped Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkrfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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