Bornean Crestless Fireback
Bornean Crestless Fireback (<em>Lophura pyronota</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grous…
Overview
Bornean Crestless Fireback (Lophura pyronota) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lophura; binomial: Lophura pyronota; authority: (Gray, GR, 1841).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Bornean Crestless Fireback Lophura pyronota is split from Malayan Crestless Fireback L. erythrophthalma based on substantial differences in plumage (del Hoyo & Collar 2014; Eaton et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
