Bornean Crested Fireback
Lophura ignita
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About
A large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.77 kg) endemic to the lowland forests of Borneo. Males are deep chestnut-orange with an erect black-and-blue crest and blue facial wattles. Inhabits primary and tall secondary forest. Omnivorous ground forager. Vulnerable from rampant deforestation and hunting in Borneo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm | 22.0 in |
| Weight | 1768.1 g | 62.37 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male with deep cinnamon-chestnut back; iridescent blue-black breast and belly; white-streaked flanks; blue crest; cobalt-blue and red facial wattle. Female reddish-brown with white-tipped tail and blue orbital ring.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Borneo; resident of lowland and hill dipterocarp forest in Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan below 1,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates on Bornean lowland forest floor.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.
Clutch Size
4-8
Sound
Song
Loud, harsh 'kork-KORK' crowing; Bornean rainforest, slightly raspier than Malay Crested Fireback. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls low guttural clucks; males call at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Species | Lophura ignita |
Distribution
Bornean Crested Fireback has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family