In the sunlit forests and groves of South Asia, these golden-backed carpenters flash through the trees with sharp, ringing calls. They hammer into bark and deadwood, chiseling out insects and grubs hidden deep within trunks. What makes them extraordinary is their quiet service as forest medics — by removing wood-boring pests and creating nesting cavities later used by countless other species, they help keep woodland ecosystems thriving. A blaze of yellow and black on the trunk, yet a steadfast guardian of the trees.
Black-rumped Flamebacks 👇
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