Black-rumped Flameback

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Black-rumped Flameback (<em>Dinopium benghalense</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Dinopium; binomial: Dinopium benghalense; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name "Lesser Goldenback" to "Black-rumped Flameback", which is now the established name for this species. Records in Myanmar doubtful (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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