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Malabar Flameback
Chrysocolaptes socialis
Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) — Woodpeckers & Toucans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) is a member of the Picidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Piciformes
- Family Picidae Woodpeckers
- Genus Chrysocolaptes
- Species socialis
Quick facts
- Family
- Picidae
- Order
- Piciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) belongs to the Picidae family of the order Piciformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sw India.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Malabar Flameback live?
The Malabar Flameback is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sw India.
What family does the Malabar Flameback belong to?
The Malabar Flameback (Chrysocolaptes socialis) belongs to the Picidae family, in the order Piciformes.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Suet Feeders for Woodpeckers
How to choose a suet feeder for woodpeckers — the styles compared, why a tail prop helps, and how to keep starlings off. A decision framework with the woodpecker species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Picidae
A field guide to the Picidae family — 239 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.