Siamese Fireback
NameSiamese Fireback
Common NameSiamese Fireback
Scientific NameLophura diardi
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsMale plumage is predominantly metallic blue-grey, with a striking bright red facial skin and a short black crest. The lower back and rump are a vibrant metallic crimson-red with black barring, contrasting with the long, curved black tail feathers. Females are generally brownish with black barring.
Vocalization / CallMales emit a distinctive crowing call, especially during the breeding season, and both sexes use various alarm calls and soft clucking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeNative to the lowland evergreen and mixed deciduous forests of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright red facial skin (male), Metallic blue-grey body plumage (male), Metallic crimson-red lower back/rump with black barring (male), Short, backward-curving black crest (male), Long, curved black tail feathers (male), Red legs and feet (male)
Description
The Siamese Fireback is a medium-sized pheasant native to Southeast Asian forests. Males are particularly striking with their metallic blue-grey plumage, vibrant red facial skin, and a distinctive crimson-red lower back. They are primarily ground-dwelling birds, foraging for food in the undergrowth.
