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The black-rumped flameback (Dinopium benghalense) is a large woodpecker species widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent. It features a striking golden-yellow plumage on its back and wings, a black rump, and a distinctive red crown. Unlike many other woodpecker species, it is highly adaptable and commonly observed in open wooded areas, agricultural lands, and urban gardens, where it forages for insects on tree trunks.
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Black-rumped Flameback ranks #10 of 228 in the Woodpecker ranking, behind Black Woodpecker, ahead of Northern Flicker.
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What does the Black-rumped Flameback look like?
The black-rumped flameback is a large woodpecker species widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent. It features striking golden-yellow plumage on its back and wings, a black rump, and a distinctive red crown.
Where can I find the Black-rumped Flameback?
This specific woodpecker species is heavily adapted to living in human-modified environments across the Indian subcontinent. It is frequently spotted in urban parks, gardens, open forests, and roadside trees.
How does the Black-rumped Flameback differ from other woodpeckers?
Unlike many other woodpecker species that are highly sensitive to deforestation, it is highly adaptable and thrives in urban areas. It is also known to be quite noisy, frequently calling and drumming on tree trunks to establish its territory.
What does the Black-rumped Flameback eat?
Like most woodpeckers, it primarily feeds on insects and their larvae, which it extracts from tree bark using its strong, chisel-like beak. It often forages in pairs, working methodically up the trunks of trees.
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