Least ConcernRareInvertebratesWoodlandCavity nestMedium · 142 g
About the Buff-spotted Flameback
The buff-spotted flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, Panaon, Mindanao, Basilan, and Samal. Along with the other Philippine species, Yellow-faced flameback, Luzon flameback, Red-headed flameback, it was formerly conspecific greater flameback
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-headed FlamebackChrysocolaptes erythrocephalusThe red-headed flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
Luzon FlamebackChrysocolaptes haematribonLarge sized woodpecker with a red back hence the name and a yellowish belly.
Javan FlamebackChrysocolaptes strictusThe Javan flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
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