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Chrysocolaptes
''Chrysocolaptes'' is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family Picidae that are found in South and Southeast Asia. The genus was introduced by English zoologist Edward Blyth in 1843. The type species was subsequently designated as the Javan flameback (''Chrysocolaptes strictus'') by Scottish ornithologist Edward Hargitt in 1890. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''khrusos'' meaning "gold" and ''kolaptēs'' meaning "chiseller". The genus belongs to the tribe Campephilini in the subfamily Picinae and is sister to the orange-backed woodpecker The orange-backed woodpecker (''Reinwardtipicus validus'') is a bird in the woodpecker family Picidae, found in southern Thailand, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, Brunei, Sumatra, and Java. It is monotypic in the genus ''Reinwardtipicu ..., the only species in the genus '' Reinwardtipicus''. Species The genus contains these nine species: References Bird genera Taxa named by Edward Blyth {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrysocolaptes Erythrocephalus - Keulemans
''Chrysocolaptes'' is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family Picidae that are found in South and Southeast Asia. The genus was introduced by English zoologist Edward Blyth in 1843. The type species was subsequently designated as the Javan flameback (''Chrysocolaptes strictus'') by Scottish ornithologist Edward Hargitt in 1890. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''khrusos'' meaning "gold" and ''kolaptēs'' meaning "chiseller". The genus belongs to the tribe Campephilini in the subfamily Picinae and is sister to the orange-backed woodpecker The orange-backed woodpecker (''Reinwardtipicus validus'') is a bird in the woodpecker family Picidae, found in southern Thailand, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, Brunei, Sumatra, and Java. It is monotypic in the genus ''Reinwardtipicu ..., the only species in the genus '' Reinwardtipicus''. Species The genus contains these nine species: References Bird genera Taxa named by Edward Blyth {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Flameback
The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, western and central Java and northeast Borneo. Taxonomy It has been suggested to split the greater flameback into the following species: *Greater flameback, (''C. guttacristatus'') (''C. lucidus'' if taken as a group and not split) * Crimson-backed flameback, (''C. stricklandi'') of Sri Lanka * Javan flameback (''C. strictus'') of eastern Java, Bali, and Kangean Islands * Luzon flameback (''C. haematribon'') of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and Marinduque in the northern Philippines * Yellow-faced flameback (''C. xanthocephalus'') of Negros, Guimaras, Panay, Masbate and Ticao, Philippine Islands * Buff-spotted flameback (''C. lucidus'') of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, Panaon, Mindando, Basilan, and Samal, Philippine Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson-backed Flameback
The crimson-backed flameback or greater Sri Lanka flameback (''Chrysocolaptes stricklandi'') is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae that is endemic to Sri Lanka. The crimson-backed flameback and the greater flameback The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peni ... (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') were both formerly considered as subspecies of the buff-spotted flameback (''Chrysocolaptes lucidus''). References crimson-backed flameback Birds of Sri Lanka crimson-backed flameback {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-naped Woodpecker
The white-naped woodpecker (''Chrysocolaptes festivus'') is woodpecker which is a widespread but a scarce breeder in the Indian Subcontinent. It is associated with open forest and scrub with some trees. It nests in a tree hole, laying one or two white eggs. Taxonomy The white-naped woodpecker was described by the French polymath Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon in 1780 in his ''Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux'' from a specimen collected in Goa, on the southwest coast of India. The bird was also illustrated in a hand-coloured plate engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet in the ''Planches Enluminées D'Histoire Naturelle'' which was produced under the supervision of Edme-Louis Daubenton to accompany Buffon's text. Neither the plate caption nor Buffon's description included a scientific name but in 1783 the Dutch naturalist Pieter Boddaert coined the binomial name ''Picus festivus'' in his catalogue of the ''Planches Enluminées''. The white-naped woodpecker is now placed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buff-spotted Flameback
The buff-spotted flameback (''Chrysocolaptes lucidus'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, Panaon, Mindanao, Basilan, and Samal. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peni .... References *Collar, N.J. 2011. Species limits in some Philippine birds including the Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus. Forktail number 27: 29–38. buff-spotted flameback Endemic birds of the Philippines Fauna of Bohol Fauna of Leyte Fauna of Samar Fauna of Biliran Fauna of Mindanao Fauna of Basilan buff-spotted flameback {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-faced Flameback
The yellow-faced flameback (''Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus'') 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 is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. 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. Description EBird describes the bird as "A rare large woodpecker of lowland and foothill forest with at least some large trees in the central Philippines. Has a red back, a black tail, a yellow belly and cheek, and a black neck with large white spots. Note the crown sloping to an angular crest, which is bright red in males and yellow in females. Unmistakable in its range. Voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzon Flameback
The Luzon flameback (''Chrysocolaptes haematribon'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the northern islands of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and Marinduque, Philippines. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. Habitat Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and less often on tropical moist montane forests up to 1,500 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss, and the illegal wildlife trade. It is possibly extinct on Marinduque Description Large sized woodpecker with a red back hence the name and a yellowish belly. Males and females are sexually dimorphic Sexual dimorphism is the condition where the sexes of the same animal and/or plant species exhibit different morphological characteristics, particularly characteristics not directly involved in reproduction. The condition occurs in most ani .... Males have a red crest while the females have a more drab black crest with white spots. References *Collar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabar Flameback
The Malabar flameback (''Chrysocolaptes socialis'') is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It was previously considered a subspecies of the greater flameback (''C. guttacristatus''), but was split as a distinct species by the International Ornithological Congress International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The T ... in 2022 based on a 2021 study noting differences in plumage and vocalizations between both species. References {{DEFAULTSORT:flameback, Malabar Malabar flameback Malabar flameback Malabar flameback Malabar flameback ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes Festivus) In Hyderabad W IMG 7547
The white-naped woodpecker (''Chrysocolaptes festivus'') is woodpecker which is a widespread but a scarce breeder in the Indian Subcontinent. It is associated with open forest and scrub with some trees. It nests in a tree hole, laying one or two white eggs. Taxonomy The white-naped woodpecker was described by the French polymath Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon in 1780 in his ''Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux'' from a specimen collected in Goa, on the southwest coast of India. The bird was also illustrated in a hand-coloured plate engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet in the ''Planches Enluminées D'Histoire Naturelle'' which was produced under the supervision of Edme-Louis Daubenton to accompany Buffon's text. Neither the plate caption nor Buffon's description included a scientific name but in 1783 the Dutch naturalist Pieter Boddaert coined the binomial name ''Picus festivus'' in his catalogue of the ''Planches Enluminées''. The white-naped woodpecker is now placed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-headed Flameback
The red-headed flameback (''Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the region of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, mainland Palawan, Busuanga and Calamian. It is one of the most spectacular flamebacks with its bright red head and yellow-green back. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description EBird describes the bird as "A rare large woodpecker of forest and edge, where at least some large trees remain, on Palawan and neighbouring islands. Green on the back and wings, with dark underparts and neck heavily marked with a cream color. Crown slopes to an angular crest above a large black ear spot. Head is bright red in males and red with orange spots on the crown in females. Similar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javan Flameback
The Javan flameback (''Chrysocolaptes strictus'') is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on Java, Bali and Kangean Islands. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback The greater flameback (''Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus'') also known as greater goldenback, large golden-backed woodpecker is a woodpecker species. It occurs widely in the northern Indian subcontinent, eastwards to southern China, the Malay Peni .... References *Collar, N.J. 2011. Species limits in some Philippine birds including the Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus. Forktail number 27: 29–38. Javan flameback Birds of Java Javan flameback {{woodpecker-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange-backed Woodpecker
The orange-backed woodpecker (''Reinwardtipicus validus'') is a bird in the woodpecker family Picidae, found in southern Thailand, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, Brunei, Sumatra, and Java. It is monotypic in the genus ''Reinwardtipicus''. Taxonomy The orange-backed woodpecker was described and illustrated in 1825 by Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck in his ''Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux'' from specimens that had been collected on the Indonesian island of Java. He coined the binomial name ''Pic validus''. The woodpecker is now the sole species placed in the genus ''Reinwardtipicus'' that was erected in 1854 by French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte to accommodate the orange-backed woodpecker. The genus name ''Reinwardtipicus'' was chosen to honour the Dutch naturalist Caspar Reinwardt. His name is combined with ''picus'', the Latin word for a woodpecker. The specific epithet ''validus'' is a Latin word meaning "strong" or "powerful". The or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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