Crimson-backed Flameback
- Score
- 1.459025
- Family
- Picidae
- Tail Shape
- pointed
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
Endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, the Crimson-backed Flameback is a distinctive woodpecker defined by its vivid red mantle and unique plumage. Ornithologists and collectors prize this species for its specialized anatomy, including rounded wings and a pointed tail that allow it to navigate the dense forest canopy with remarkable precision.
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