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The Himalayan flameback is very similar in appearance to the Greater Goldenback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus) but they are not at all closely related. The primary differences are its smaller size and bill. The Himalayan flameback can be identified by its black hind neck, and the brownish center on its throat, which can go down the breast on some and is bordered by an irregular black spotting. They also have an indistinct divided moustachial stripe, the center of which is brownish, and sometimes reddish in males. The Himalayan flameback also has either reddish or brown eyes and three toes. Voice: The Himalayan flameback call is a series of rapidly repeated klak-klak-klak-klak-klak. The call is slower and softer than that of the Greater Goldenback.
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When to see the Himalayan Flameback
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Himalayan Flameback
The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Himalayan Flameback
The Himalayan flameback, also known as the Himalayan goldenback, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. At the moment very little is known of this species and more fieldwork is required. The Himalayan flameback is not threatened but it is suspected that deforestation could severely affect the species population.
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Easily confused with
Spot-throated FlamebackDinopium everettiThe spot-throated flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
Red-backed FlamebackDinopium psarodesAbout 28 centimetres (11 in) in length.
Common FlamebackDinopium javanenseMales and females differ in the crest colour, as males have a bright red crest while females have a black crest with white streaks.
Side by side: Black-rumped Flameback vs Himalayan Flameback · Common Flameback vs Himalayan Flameback · Himalayan Flameback vs Red-backed Flameback
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