Spot-throated Flameback

About the Spot-throated Flameback

The spot-throated flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the province of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, Busuanga and Calamian and mainland Palawan.. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the common flameback.It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Where the Spot-throated Flameback lives

When to see the Spot-throated Flameback

Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Himalayan FlamebackDinopium shoriiThe Himalayan flameback is very similar in appearance to the Greater Goldenback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus) but they are not at all closely related. 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.