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The Lovely Lesser Flameback & Its Important Role in the Ecosystem

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I spotted this lovely bird – the Lesser Flameback, also known as the Black-rumped Flameback, this morning in Campus.

The “flameback” lives up to its name with striking golden-yellow wings.

Males have a bright red crown and crest, while females have a black forecrown spotted with white, with red only on the rear crest.

Unlike many woodpeckers that prefer dense forests, the Lesser Flameback is one of the few woodpecker species commonly seen in urban areas with ample tree cover, gardens, and cultivated lands. This adaptability allows it to thrive in human-modified habitats.

By feeding on insects and larvae, Lesser Flamebacks help control insect populations and contribute to the ecological balance of their habitats, thereby playing an important role in the ecosystem.

You may want to know more about their unique features HERE on our Vlog. 

The White-throated Kingfisher

Or White-breasted Kingfisher

Yet another beauty I spotted today in Campus!

This White-throated Kingfisher stands out among other kingfishers because of its high levels of adaptability to both land and water. Its’s often called the “Tree Kingfisher!”

While many kingfishers are strictly tied to water bodies for their fishing diet, the White-throated Kingfisher is less reliant on aquatic habitats.

Unlike the Common Kingfisher, a smaller bird with a bright blue upper body and orange flanks, known for its underwater diving to hunt for fish, the white-throated Kingfisher is larger, with a brown head, white throat, and red bill, and prefers to hunt on land for insects, reptiles, and even rodents.

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