- Lophura erythrophthalma
Identification
Male 47-51cm
- Glossy purple-blue black
- Vermiculated white above and on sides of breast
- Red facial wattles
- Deep red rump
- Caramel, short tail
Female 42-44cm
- Glossy dark purple/green-blue black
- Brown head
- Buff throat
- Dark tail
Distribution
Taxonomy
Subspecies
- L. e. erythrophthalma - Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
- L. e. pyronota - n Borneo
Habitat
Lowland jungles.
Behaviour
The diet includes termites, ticks, berries,and grubs. 3-6 eggs are laid and are incubated for 24 days.
References
BirdLife International; ARKive