Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusChrysocolaptes (Chrysocolaptes Flamebacks)
- SpeciesChrysocolaptes guttacristatus (Greater Flameback)
About the Greater Flameback
The greater flameback (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus), also known as the greater goldenback or 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.
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 Islands Red-headed flameback (C. erythrocephalus) of Balabac, Palawan, Busuanga, and Calamian, Philippine Islands
Malabar flameback (C. socialis) of southwestern India The greater flameback is a large woodpecker, at 33 cm in... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greater Flameback in Cuc Phuong National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 7 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 12 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 13 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 14 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 15 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 16 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 17 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 18 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 19 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greater Flameback in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Greater Flameback sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greater Flameback in Cuc Phuong National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Greater Flameback in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.