Malay Crested Fireback
Lophura rufa
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A large, boldly patterned Phasianidae pheasant (~1.82 kg) of lowland dipterocarp forests in peninsular Malaysia. Males display chestnut-orange plumage, a curled blue-black crest, and cobalt-blue facial skin. Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates. Vulnerable from accelerating lowland forest clearance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.2 cm | 22.1 in |
| Weight | 1815.0 g | 64.02 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male deep chestnut-brown with blue-black belly and tail; white-streaked flanks; blue crest; blue and red facial wattle. Female warm reddish-brown with fine white streaking; shorter blue crest than male.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of lowland and hill forest in peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and southern Thailand; replaced in Borneo by the Bornean Crested Fireback.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Malay Peninsula lowland forest.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.
Clutch Size
5
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant 'KORK-KORK' crowing; Peninsular Malaysia species with powerful, far-carrying voice. Alarm is explosive rapid cackle. Contact calls soft guttural clucks between birds.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Species | Lophura rufa |
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