Yellow-faced Flameback
Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Birds
The yellow-faced flameback is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on the Philippine islands of Negros and Panay. It is extinct on Guimaras, Masbate, and Ticao (extinct). It is one of the most spectacular woodpeckers with its bright yellow head and crimson red back. It was previously considered a subspecies of greater flameback but has since been designated full species status. It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees. It is the rarest woodpecker in the country and it is threatened by habitat loss.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Picidae
- Genus
- Chrysocolaptes