Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysocolaptes-guttacristatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.1 cm and a weight of 179 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.1 cm | 13.0 in |
| Weight | 179.0 g | 6.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 24-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Chrysocolaptes |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus |
Distribution
Greater Flameback has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family