Red-headed Flameback
NameRed-headed Flameback
Common NameRed-headed Flameback
Scientific NameDinopium erythropygius
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsMales have a crimson red crown and crest, extending to the nape. The face is white with a prominent black moustachial stripe. The upperparts are golden-yellow with black scaling or spotting, particularly on the mantle and scapulars, and a bright golden-yellow rump. Underparts are whitish with dark scaling. Females have a black forecrown streaked with white, with the red confined to the rear crown and nape.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, ringing 'ki-ki-ki-ki' or a series of sharp, high-pitched notes. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Red-headed Flameback is found in Southeast Asia, with its range extending across parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright red head (male), Golden-yellow back and rump, Black and white scaled upperparts, Yellowish bill, Black moustachial stripe (male)
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its striking red head, yellowish bill, and a body marked with black and white scaling on the back, contrasting with a golden-yellow rump and underparts. It is typically found foraging on tree trunks and branches in various forest types, using its strong bill to extract insects.
