Dinopium everetti
The Spot-throated Flameback (Dinopium everetti) is a striking medium-sized woodpecker, typically measuring 28-30 cm in length, renowned for its vibrant plumage. This avian jewel is immediately recognizable by its brilliant golden-yellow or crimson-red back, contrasting sharply with a black throat boldly marked with distinctive white spots, and a black-and-white barred underside. Males sport a full crimson crown and crest, while females possess a black forehead intricately streaked with white,...
Primarily found in tropical lowland primary and mature secondary forests, as well as forest edges and coastal areas. It typically occurs from sea level up to around 1,000 meters in elevation.
Feeds predominantly on arboreal insects, especially ants, beetle larvae, and other invertebrates found within decaying wood or under bark. Occasionally supplements its diet with fruit or nectar.
Spot-throated Flamebacks are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging on tree trunks and larger branches, and roosting within excavated tree cavities at night. Their foraging strategy primarily involves chiseling into decaying wood and bark to extract insects, often spiraling up trunks in s...
The Spot-throated Flameback is strictly endemic to the Palawan faunal region in the Philippines, an archipelago known for its rich biodiversity. Its primary breeding and resident range encompasses the islands of Palawan, Busuanga, Culion, Coron, and Balabac, which collectively form the Palawan bi...
Near Threatened
- The 'Flameback' in its name refers to the striking golden-yellow or crimson-red feathers on its back, which shimmer like flames in the sunlight. - This species is entirely endemic to the Palawan faunal region of the Philippines, making it a unique natural treasure of the islands. - Like other w...