Himalayan Flameback

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Himalayan Flameback (<em>Dinopium shorii</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Himalayan Flameback (Dinopium shorii) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Dinopium; binomial: Dinopium shorii; authority: (Vigors, 1831).

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", which is now the established group name.

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