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Malayan Crested Fireback
Lophura rufa
Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Lophura
- Species rufa
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Malayan Crested Fireback is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Malayan Crested Fireback is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen. and n, c Sumatra.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.8 kg, with a wing length of about 28.1 cm and a tail of around 21.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 411,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Malayan Crested Fireback?
The Malayan Crested Fireback is a very large bird that weighs around 1.8 kg.
Where does the Malayan Crested Fireback live?
The Malayan Crested Fireback is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen. and n, c Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Malayan Crested Fireback belong to?
The Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Malayan Crested Fireback eat?
The Malayan Crested Fireback is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Malayan Crested Fireback migrate?
The Malayan Crested Fireback is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Malayan Crested Fireback endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Malayan Crested Fireback's range?
The Malayan Crested Fireback has a mapped global range of about 411,000 km².
Conservation
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