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Yellow-faced Flameback

Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Chrysocolaptes
Species
Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus (Yellow-faced Flameback)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 黃臉金背啄木
Spanish Pito sultán carigualdo
French Pic à face jaune
German Gelbwangen-Sultanspecht

Similar Species in Chrysocolaptes

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Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
Least Concern
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Javan Flameback
Chrysocolaptes strictus
Vulnerable
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Luzon Flameback
Chrysocolaptes haematribon
Least Concern
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Red-headed Flameback
Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus
Near Threatened
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White-naped Flameback / White-naped Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes festivus
Least Concern
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Crimson-backed Flameback
Chrysocolaptes stricklandi
Least Concern
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Buff-spotted Flameback
Chrysocolaptes lucidus
Least Concern
View all species in Chrysocolaptes →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-faced Flameback?
The scientific name of Yellow-faced Flameback is Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus. It belongs to the genus Chrysocolaptes.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-faced Flameback?
Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-faced Flameback live?
Yellow-faced Flameback is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Yellow-faced Flameback belong to?
Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) belongs to the genus Chrysocolaptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Yellow-faced Flameback endangered?
Yes, Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yellow-faced Flameback belong to?
Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-faced Flameback?
The closest relatives of Yellow-faced Flameback in the genus Chrysocolaptes include Greater Flameback, Javan Flameback, Luzon Flameback, Red-headed Flameback, White-naped Flameback / White-naped Woodpecker.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Chrysocolaptes — 8 Species

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Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
LC 🐾
Javan Flameback
Chrysocolaptes strictus
VU 🐾
Luzon Flameback
Chrysocolaptes haematribon
LC 🐾
Red-headed Flameback
Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus
NT 🐾
White-naped Flameback / White-naped Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes festivus
LC
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Yellow-faced Flameback
Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus
EN
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Crimson-backed Flameback
Chrysocolaptes stricklandi
LC 🐾
Buff-spotted Flameback
Chrysocolaptes lucidus
LC
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