Siamese Fireback
Lophura diardi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophura-diardi"></birdfyi-bird>The Siamese Fireback (Lophura diardi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 46,0 cm | 18.1 in |
| Peso | 1041,6666666666667 g | 36.74 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
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
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 24-25 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-8
Som
Canto
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Espécies | Lophura diardi |
Distribution
Siamese Fireback has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family