Malayan Crested Fireback
Malayan Crested Fireback (<em>Lophura rufa</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lophura; binomial: Lophura rufa; authority: (Raffles, 1822).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Malayan Crested Fireback Lophura rufa is split from Bornean Crested Fireback L. ignita (including nobilis) based on substantial differences in plumage (del Hoyo & Collar 2014; Eaton et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife). Treat as monotypic. Includes "macartneyi" of se Sumatra regarded as a hybrid swarm between ignita and rufa (Collar & Prŷs-Jones 2014; Eaton et al. 2021; McGowan et al. 2022; HBW/BirdLife).
