About the Bornean Crested Fireback
The Bornean crested fireback, Lophura ignita, is a large, sexually dimorphic, and distinctly-coloured pheasant of the family Galliformes endemic to the rainforests of Borneo and the surrounding islands. It is a non-migrating omnivorous species, often seen in groups of 5–6 in the rainforest lowlands. As of 2020 they were classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to population decline from habitat loss and deforestation, hunting, and trapping for the cage bird trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophura ignita |
| Species Codes | crefir4, BCFI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Crested Fireback belong to?
The Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bornean Crested Fireback?
The Bornean Crested Fireback is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bornean Crested Fireback?
The Bornean crested fireback, Lophura ignita, is a large, sexually dimorphic, and distinctly-coloured pheasant of the family Galliformes endemic to the rainforests of Borneo and the surrounding islands. It is a non-migrating omnivorous species, often seen in groups of 5–6 in the rainforest lowlands....
Where can I report a Bornean Crested Fireback sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Crested Fireback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crefir4, or on iNaturalist.
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