Javan Flameback (Chrysocolaptes strictus)
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Javan Flameback

Chrysocolaptes strictus (Horsfield, 1821)

142 gWeight

The Javan flameback (Chrysocolaptes strictus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.

Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia

Javan Flameback has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ijen – main roadIndonesia37 records
  2. Baluran NP – Bekol Savanna and surroundingsIndonesia28 records
  3. Kebun Raya Eka Karya BaliIndonesia20 records
More places
  1. Bali Barat NPIndonesia11 records
  2. Bali Barat NP – Resort ComplexIndonesia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Javan flameback (Chrysocolaptes strictus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found on Java, Bali and Kangean Islands. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater flameback.

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Questions

How big is the Javan Flameback?

The Javan Flameback weighs around 142 g.

Where does the Javan Flameback live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Java, Bali and Kangean Islands (north of Bali). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Javan Flameback?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Javan Flameback endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Javan Flameback as Near Threatened.

What does the Javan Flameback eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Javan Flameback in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Weight
142 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
140 mm
Tail
75 mm
Bill
43 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Java, Bali and Kangean Islands (north of Bali)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Chrysocolaptes

Other birds in the genus Chrysocolaptes

Orange-backed WoodpeckerOrange-backed WoodpeckerChrysocolaptes validusBuff-spotted FlamebackBuff-spotted FlamebackChrysocolaptes lucidusLuzon FlamebackLuzon FlamebackChrysocolaptes haematribonYellow-faced FlamebackYellow-faced FlamebackChrysocolaptes xanthocephalusRed-headed FlamebackRed-headed FlamebackChrysocolaptes erythrocephalusGreater FlamebackGreater FlamebackChrysocolaptes guttacristatusMalabar FlamebackMalabar FlamebackChrysocolaptes socialisCrimson-backed FlamebackCrimson-backed FlamebackChrysocolaptes stricklandiWhite-naped WoodpeckerWhite-naped WoodpeckerChrysocolaptes festivusEurasian WryneckEurasian WryneckJynx torquilla
Javan Flameback

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