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Bornean Crestless Fireback

Lophura pyronota

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
44,2 cm
Berat
934,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 44,2 cm 17.4 in
Berat 934,0 g 32.95 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

3-6

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Lophura
Spesies Lophura pyronota

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Bornean Crestless Fireback eat?
Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals; forages on Bornean lowland forest floor.
Where does the Bornean Crestless Fireback live?
Endemic to Borneo; resident of lowland and hill forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan below 1,000 m.
Is the Bornean Crestless Fireback endangered?
The Bornean Crestless Fireback has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Bornean Crestless Fireback sound like?
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.
How big is the Bornean Crestless Fireback?
The Bornean Crestless Fireback has a wingspan of 44.2 cm, weight of 934.0 g.
What order and family does the Bornean Crestless Fireback belong to?
The Bornean Crestless Fireback (Lophura pyronota) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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