Siamese Fireback
Lophura diardi
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About
National bird of Thailand, this Phasianidae pheasant (~1.04 kg) inhabits lowland and foothill forests across Indochina. Males sport grey-laced plumage, a red facial mask, and a yellow-orange rump. Forages on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Tolerates secondary forest; currently Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.0 cm | 18.1 in |
| Weight | 1041.6666666666667 g | 36.74 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male grey-black with intricate white vermiculations on upperparts; crimson lower back; black crest; red facial skin. Female dark brown with black and white shaft streaks; white-tipped tail feathers.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of lowland and foothill forest in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam; tolerates secondary forest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in SE Asian lowland and foothill forests.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 24-25 days.
Clutch Size
4-8
Sound
Song
Loud 'kraw-KRAW' crowing calls; SE Asian species with nasal, penetrating quality. Alarm is rapid cackle. Males wing-drum in breeding season. Contact calls are guttural low clucks.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Species | Lophura diardi |
Distribution
Siamese Fireback has been recorded in 1 countries.
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