- Lophura erythrophthalma
Identification
Male 47-50cm
- Glossy purple-blue black
- Vermiculated white above and on sides of breast
- Red facial skin around eye
- Deep red rump
- Short, buffy tail
Female 42-44cm
- Glossy dark blue-black, including tail
- Red facial skin around eye
- No pale vermiculations
Distribution
South-east Asia: found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
This was formerly considered conspecific with Bornean Crestless Fireback.
Habitat
Lowland forests with a requirement for mature forest or regrowth and a preference for humid areas. Found up to 300 m asl.
Behaviour
May seek food in small groups, usually on forest floor.
Diet
The diet includes termites, ticks, berries,and grubs.
Breeding
The 3-6 eggs are incubated for 24 days.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2022. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2022. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F, D Donsker, and P Rasmussen (Eds). 2023. IOC World Bird List (v 13.1)_red. Doi 10.14344/IOC.ML.13.1. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/
- del Hoyo, J., P. J. K. McGowan, G. M. Kirwan, N. Collar, and D. A. Christie (2022). Malayan Crestless Fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.crefir5.01
- BirdLife International
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Malayan Crestless Fireback. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 September 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Malayan_Crestless_Fireback
External Links
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