lesser golden-backed woodpecker

Description:

The black-rumped flameback is a large species at 26–29 cm in length. It has a typical woodpecker shape, and the golden yellow wing coverts are distinctive.The underparts are white with dark chevron markings. The adult male has a red crown and crest. Females have a black forecrown spotted with white, with red only on the rear crest. Young birds are like the female, but duller.

Habitat:

This flameback is found mainly on the plains going up to an elevation of about 1200m in India . It is associated with open forest and cultivation. They are often seen in urban areas with wooded avenues.