Chrysophlegma flavinucha (Gould, 1834) is a animal in the Picidae family, order Piciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Chrysophlegma flavinucha (Gould, 1834)

Chrysophlegma flavinucha (Gould, 1834)

Chrysophlegma flavinucha is a large olive green woodpecker distinguished by a prominent yellow-crested nape and throat.

Family
Genus
Chrysophlegma
Order
Piciformes
Class
Aves

About Chrysophlegma flavinucha (Gould, 1834)

This is a large woodpecker species with the scientific name Chrysophlegma flavinucha (Gould, 1834). Its overall plumage is dark olive green, with grey underparts. It has a prominent yellow-crested nape and yellow throat. Its crown is brownish, and its chestnut flight feathers are barred with black. Its bill often appears whitish.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Piciformes Picidae Chrysophlegma

More from Picidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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