Bornean Crestless Fireback
Lophura pyronota
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A Bornean-endemic Phasianidae pheasant (~934 g) of hill and montane forests. Males have blue-black plumage and red orbital skin without a crest, distinguishing it from the closely related Malay species. Diet includes seeds, fruits, and ground invertebrates. Endangered owing to ongoing deforestation in Borneo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 44,2 cm | 17.4 in |
| Peso | 934,0 g | 32.95 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Male deep blue-black with rufous-cinnamon lower back and rump; no crest; red orbital skin; shorter tail than Malay congener. Female dark brown with white shaft streaks; rufous tinge on lower back.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to Borneo; resident of lowland and hill forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan below 1,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals; forages on Bornean lowland forest floor.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Sonido
Canto
Harsh, explosive 'kak-kak-KAAK' alarm calls from lowland Bornean forest; poorly documented. Rarely heard except when flushed. Contact calls thought to be soft guttural clucks between pairs.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Especies | Lophura pyronota |
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Similar Birds
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