In the lowland forests and wooded farmlands of Luzon, this golden-backed climber flashes through tree trunks with ringing taps. It hammers into bark for insects and larvae, pausing to drum and call as sunlight catches its flame-bright wings. What makes it extraordinary is its role as a forest architect — carving nest cavities that later shelter owls, parrots, and countless smaller creatures, while keeping tree-boring insects in balance. A burst of fire against green, yet a steadfast guardian of the Philippine woodlands.
Luzon Flameback 👇
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