About the Malabar Flameback
The Malabar flameback is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes socialis |
| Species Codes | grefla4, GRFL, MAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malabar Flameback belong to?
The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Malabar Flameback?
The Malabar flameback is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India....
Where can I report a Malabar Flameback sighting?
You can log sightings of Malabar Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grefla4, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
441
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