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Yellow-faced Flameback

Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus · Species of bird
Order
Piciformes
Codes
yeffla1, YFFL

About the Yellow-faced Flameback

The yellow-faced flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Negros and Panay. It is extinct on Guimaras, Masbate, and Ticao (extinct). It is one of the most spectacular woodpeckers with its bright yellow head and crimson red back. It was previously considered a subspecies of greater flameback but has since been designated full species status. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is the rarest woodpecker in the country and it is threatened by habitat loss.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPiciformes
FamilyWoodpeckers (Picidae)
SpeciesChrysocolaptes xanthocephalus
Species Codesyeffla1, YFFL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Yellow-faced Flameback belong to?

The Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.

How can I identify the Yellow-faced Flameback?

The yellow-faced flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Negros and Panay. It is extinct on Guimaras, Masbate, and Ticao (extinct). It is one of the most spectacular woodpeckers with its bright yellow head and crimson red back. It was previously...

Where can I report a Yellow-faced Flameback sighting?

You can log sightings of Yellow-faced Flameback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeffla1, or on iNaturalist.