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Black-rumped Flameback

The Black-rumped Flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subco...
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The Black-rumped Flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas.

Scientific name : Dinopium benghalense
Higher classification : Dinopium
Rank : Species
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Aug, 2016

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Very beautiful

Thank you Arlene :)

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The colors are magnificent, Great capture

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just simply beautiful

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What a lovely woodpecker.......great capture

Thank you Glenda :)

RobbieRoss This bird picture is Magnifique What is called this bird

Thanks for asking, well its called the Black-rumped Flameback or Golden-backed Woodpecker.

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lovely shot.

Thanks Ellen :)

So gorgeous! Love the colors and beautiful bokeh!

Thank you very much Anita :)

Excellent capture !

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Great capture of a very cute littlr bird Robbie. :)))

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Wow! I love birds and have never heard of or seen this one! Really awesome picture!! This is amazing. The colors are crazy!

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Great shot...

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great shot!

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Amazing photo- perfect light, colours and composition

Thanks Nick :)

Wow love the patterns, detail and colors in the beautiful bird!. Well done Robbie !!

Thank you so much Tina, appreciate it much :)

Wonderful

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How lovely! Thanks for telling us about this bird, which I have never seen. I love our woodpeckers, which are similar.

Thank you too and its my pleasure sharing info on this bird.... :) :)

Excellent capture!

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Beautiful

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gorgeous capture...congrats on the Award

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My friend, congratulate you!

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Great capture ! Congratulations !

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Great shot!! Congrats on your finalist status.

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like it!

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Great photo well caught.

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Brilliant well done

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Beautiful

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Wonderful image Robbie and what gorgeous colours!

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What a stunning Woodpecker. Magnificent.

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Great looking bird and shot!

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That is a flying ????

WONDERFUL Photograph

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Gorgeous

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awesome capture. This bird reminds me of the Pileated Woodpecker in Florida, except for the yellow.

Thank you ! and nice to hear that its little different at your place :)

You captured the beautiful innocence of this bird.

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Absolutely stunning, beautiful colours, love it:-)

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Very nice image

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Vibrant colors,,, looks like a young one.

Yes ... seems so :)

Look at this cute guy. Congratulations on your award!

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Stunning capture!

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Love your bird photos!

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What a lovely capture. :) Looks like the woodpecker is wondering deeply about some life issues. :) :)

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beautiful capture. awesome colors

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beautiful!

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You got some very beautiful shots!

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Great capture and wonderful, crisp shot!

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Fabulous colours. Great photo

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Great species!

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What a beautiful bird, you captured him well

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Love this picture.

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Wow your images are outstanding!!!!

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i love all your pictures they look so lovely and the colour look like nature

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Black-rumped Flameback

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The Black-rumped Flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subco...
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