Wildlifeof Malaysia
Malayan Crested Fireback
Pheasants, Partridges & Quails
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Lophura rufa
Basic stats
Habitat
Lowland forest
Range
Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
Size
Up to 70cm
The Malayan crested fireback, or Malay crested fireback, is a forest pheasant of the lowland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It is a medium-sized pheasant up to 70 cm long with a peacock-like dark crest, bluish-black plumage, a reddish-brown rump, black outer tail feathers, a red iris and bare blue facial skin. The female is a brown bird with a short crest (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Malayan Crested Fireback live in?
- Lowland forest
- Where is the Malayan Crested Fireback found?
- Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
- How big is the Malayan Crested Fireback?
- Up to 70cm