Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
Greater Flameback Woodpecker
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Greater Flameback is a spectacular large woodpecker of the Western Ghats and Northeast India — blazing golden-orange back, crimson crown, and bold black-and-white head pattern. One of the most visually striking woodpeckers in Asia. Common in Nagarhole and a reliable Western Ghats birding target. Spot Greater Flameback Woodpeckers in India's forests. Brilliant golden woodpecker — identification guide and best forest birding.
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Amit Kushwaha
Uttar Pradesh, India
Wildlife photographer with 3+ years of experience focused primarily on bird photography and Indian wildlife. I regularly shoot in bird hides, sanctuaries, and safaris, with a strong interest in capturing behavior, motion, and natural storytelling. My work combines patience, fieldcraft, and technical precision to create immersive wildlife visuals that inspire people to connect with nature and conservation.
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Girish Chandra Satyawali
Uttarakhand, India
CORBETT TIGER RESERVE Safari & FRH Tour Operator | Registered Gypsy Owner Based in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, with 47 years of experience in Corbett National Park and its wildlife tourism. Focused exclusively on Safari, FRH stays & the Wild, with registered Gypsies, well-mannered drivers and knowledgeable motorist/naturalist guides. No private properties. No resort packages. Just the Wild.
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When and Where to Photograph Greater Flameback Woodpecker
The Greater Flameback is a spectacular large woodpecker of the Western Ghats and Northeast India — blazing golden-orange back, crimson crown, and bold black-and-white head pattern. One of the most visually striking woodpeckers in Asia. Common in Nagarhole and a reliable Western Ghats birding target. Spot Greater Flameback Woodpeckers in India's forests. Brilliant golden woodpecker — identification guide and best forest birding.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.