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Bornean Crested Fireback
Lophura ignita
Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) 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 ignita
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 Bornean 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 Bornean Crested Fireback is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Bangka (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.8 kg, with a wing length of about 28 cm and a tail of around 23.1 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 487,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bornean Crested Fireback?
The Bornean Crested Fireback is a very large bird that weighs around 1.8 kg.
Where does the Bornean Crested Fireback live?
The Bornean Crested Fireback is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Bangka (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Bornean Crested Fireback belong to?
The Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Bornean Crested Fireback eat?
The Bornean Crested Fireback is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Bornean Crested Fireback migrate?
The Bornean Crested Fireback is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bornean 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 Bornean Crested Fireback's range?
The Bornean Crested Fireback has a mapped global range of about 487,000 km².
Conservation
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