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Malabar Flameback
Chrysocolaptes socialis
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Not Evaluated
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans).
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Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Chrysocolaptes |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes socialis |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Malabar Flameback nest?
Nest type: CV.
What order and family does the Malabar Flameback belong to?
The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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