Buff-spotted Flameback

Overview

Buff-spotted Flameback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chrysocolaptes; binomial: Chrysocolaptes lucidus; authority: (Scopoli, 1786).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change "Goldenback" to "Flameback" established for these species; Change to Buff-spotted Flameback for C. lucidus with split of widespread guttacristatus, which takes English name Greater Flameback.