Species Details

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Common goldenback

Dinopium javenense

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So called for its golden-yellow plumage. Males have a red cap, while females have a black cap.

Abundance
Common

Chinese Name
金背三趾啄木鸟

Malay Name
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Tamil name
பொன்முதுகு மரம்கொத்தி