Black-rumped Flameback

Dinopium benghalense

Order:

Piciformes

Family:

Picidae

Size:

25 to 28 centimeters (10 to 11 inches)

Weight:

60 to 90 grams (2.1 to 3.2 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense) is a striking woodpecker species characterized by its vibrant plumage and distinctive markings. It features a black-rumped body, a golden-yellow back, and a red crown on males, while females have a black crown. Both genders display white patches on their wings, and their bills are sturdy and slightly curved, adapted for drumming on trees and probing for insects.

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Black-rumped Flameback is distributed across various habitats in Pakistan, including forests, woodlands, and urban parks. It is commonly found throughout the country, from the northern regions to the southern plains, where suitable habitats are present. This woodpecker species is adaptable and can thrive in diverse environments, provided there are suitable trees for foraging and nesting.

Black-rumped Flamebacks are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a diet of insects, larvae, and other invertebrates found beneath the bark of trees. They use their strong bills to hammer and probe into tree trunks, extracting prey with their long, barbed tongues. During foraging, they display remarkable agility, hopping along branches and drumming on tree bark to flush out hidden insects.