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MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: COMMON FLAMEBACK

The common flameback is a medium- sized (28-30cm) bird that belongs to the woodpecker family. It is also known as the common goldenback. As the name suggests, this bird is distinguishable by its golden back feathers. Its head is striped black and white. These birds are sexually dimorphic: males have a flaming red crown while the females have a black crown.

This bird can be found in forested areas, mangroves and scrubs. They have a large range that includes India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. In their natural habitat, they can be easily identified by their loud repetitive calls. Their calls varies when in flight and when perched.

Their diet includes some fruits and lots of invertebrates from tree branches that they peck and probe using their beak and tongue.

The common flameback has unique courtship displays. Both individuals chase each other throughout the trees. They bow, swing their heads and raise their crest as part of their unique display. Males carry out courtship feeding by collecting food and feeding it to females. They nest in holes in trees.

Very often we forget that we share our green spaces with other animals. Sometimes, animals get into trouble when they venture too close to our human dwellings. This common flameback (pictured), for instance, was rescued by the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Team. Thankfully, he was fit to be released back into the wild shortly after rescue.

Our rescue team works around the clock to help animals in need of help. At this time we urgently need your help. Please support our campaign to buy a new van for our Wildlife Rescue Team, and Keep the Drive Alive. Thank you!

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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