Spot-throated Flameback (Dinopium everetti)
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Spot-throated Flameback

Dinopium everetti (Tweeddale, 1878)

94 gWeight

The spot-throated flameback (Dinopium everetti) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Spot-throated Flameback has been recorded at 9 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Napsan, Puerto Princesa CityPhilippines126 records
  2. Irawan Eco Park, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines126 records
  3. Sabang, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines62 records
More places
  1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkPhilippines53 records
  2. Iwahig Prison & Penal FarmPhilippines53 records
  3. Sabang – Cockatoo Viewpoint, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines48 records
  4. Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Balsahan River Trail, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines48 records
  5. Zigzag Road, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines46 records
  6. Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Ricefields, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines18 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 spot-throated flameback (Dinopium everetti) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the province of Palawan in the islands of Balabac, Busuanga and Calamian and mainland Palawan.. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the common flameback.It is found in moist lowland forests including primary, secondary and even plantations and clearings provided there are still standing trees.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-throated Flameback?

The Spot-throated Flameback weighs around 94 g.

Where does the Spot-throated Flameback live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Palawan, Balabac, and Calamian Islands (southwestern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Spot-throated Flameback?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Spot-throated Flameback endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spot-throated Flameback as Near Threatened.

What does the Spot-throated Flameback eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-throated Flameback in?

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

At a glance

Weight
94 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
137 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Palawan, Balabac, and Calamian Islands (southwestern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Dinopium

Other birds in the genus Dinopium

Spot-throated Flameback

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