Common Flameback
A species of Dinopium Flamebacks Scientific name : Dinopium javanense Genus : Dinopium Flamebacks
Common Flameback, A species of Dinopium Flamebacks
Botanical name: Dinopium javanense
Genus: Dinopium Flamebacks
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Description
This species measures 28-32 cm (11-12.6 inches) in length. It usually weighs about 67-100 grams (2.4-3.5 ounces). It has a flaming golden back and long, solid black moustachial stripes. Both sexes have black eyestripes joined to black rear neck stripe. Male has red crown, female has black crown. Black-scaled white underparts and red rump contrasting with black tail. Rather small bill, and only three toes on each foot. The greater flameback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus) looks quite similar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. 
Size
30 cm
Colors
Black
Red
Gold
White
Feeding Habits
Common Flameback predominantly consumes insects and larvae, supplementing its diet with fruits, seeds, and berries. It exhibits specialized foraging behaviors using its beak to extract prey from bark. Unique dietary adaptations include a preference for certain insects, aligning with its insectivorous nature.
Habitat
The common Flameback predominantly inhabits a variety of wooded environments, including subtropical or tropical dry and moist lowland forests, along with subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is adapted to secondary and open forests, as well as open deciduous woodland and scrubland. This species also resides in human-modified landscapes like plantation groves, cultivation areas, gardens, parklands, and golf courses. Although primarily a lowland bird, the common Flameback can be found at elevations of up to 1000 m in the Greater Sundas, 1530 m in Myanmar, and 1700 m in India.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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