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Justification of Red List category
This species is thought to be declining moderately rapidly because of ongoing forest loss throughout its range. However, it appears to be somewhat tolerant of degradation and occurs too in submontane areas that are less affected by forest loss. It is therefore listed as Near Threatened.

Population justification
There is no population density or estimate for this species. Approximately c.7,500 km² of forest is thought to remain within its range (Global Forest Watch 2023, using data from Hansen et al. [2013] and methods disclosed therein). eBird (2023) data suggest that this species occurs in suitable habitat at a density not dissimilar to other flamebacks; C. stricklandi of Sri Lanka occurs at densities of c.5 individuals/km² (Wijesundaral and Wijesundaral 2014). It is, however, notably commoner than Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus (Allen 2020, eBird 2023). Assuming it occurs at a density of 2.5–7.5 birds/km², and that c.50% of forest habitat in its range is occupied (excluding areas that are <1km² in size), the population size is likely to be number c.9,400-28,000 birds, or 6,600-20,000 mature individuals.

Trend justification
Remote sensing data (Global Forest Watch 2023, using data from Hansen et al. [2013] and methods disclosed therein) indicate that over the past three generations (11.3 years; Bird et al. 2020) forest loss in this species' range has been equivalent to 11-14%, however this increased to an equivalent rate of c.20% over three generations between 2016 and 2021. As a forest dependent species, D. everetti is suspected to decline at a rate at least equal to that of forest loss and may additionally be impacted by fragmentation and selective logging of larger trees needed for nesting. With an increasing human population (PSA 2015) and few areas of lowland forest lying in protected areas, this rate is not expected to slow or cease in the future. It is therefore suspected to decline at a rate of 20-29% over the next three generations.

D. everetti is found in the western Philippines, on Balabac, Basuanga, Culion and Palawan (Kennedy et al. 2000, Allen 2020).

D. everetti occurs in forests and open woodlands, including coconut plantations (Kennedy et al. 2000), indicating some tolerance for human-altered habitat, but the species is considered uncommon (del Hoyo et al. 2002, Allen 2020). It typically inhabits the lowlands, with breeding reported March and April (del Hoyo et al. 2002).

Lowland forest loss, degradation and fragmentation have been extensive and are ongoing on Palawan (Global Forest Watch [2023], using data from Hansen et al. [2013] and methods disclosed therein) and logging and mining concessions have been granted for much remaining forest tracts on the island.

Conservation and research actions underway
No targeted conservation actions are known. The species is present in several protected areas and montane forests not currently affected by forest loss.

Conservation and research actions proposed
Determine an accurate population density and population size, and review its current status on Balabac, Basuanga and Culion, which are poorly known. Determine its precise ecological requirements and its ability to persist in degraded and fragmented habitats. Ensure the effective protection of existing protected areas in which it occurs.

28-30cm, 85-98g. A medium-sized woodpecker with a bright olive-yellow back, thin white supercilium and broad black post-ocular stripe to hindneck. The breast is buffy-brown and virtually unstreaked, lower on underparts feathers have dark brown centers forming indistinct barring. Males have a bright red crown and crest, and malar patch, while females have a mostly black crown with a red-tipped crest. Similar spp. D. javanense has a heavily scaled white breast and rest of underparts.

Text account compilers
Berryman, A.

Contributors
Allen, D., Butchart, S., Ekstrom, J., Singh, P., Symes, A. & Taylor, J.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Spot-throated Flameback Dinopium everetti. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/spot-throated-flameback-dinopium-everetti on 22/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/12/2024.