About the Siamese Fireback
The Siamese fireback, also known as Diard's fireback, is a fairly large, approximately 80 cm (31 in) long, pheasant. The male has a grey plumage with an extensive facial caruncle, crimson legs and feet, ornamental black crest feathers, reddish brown iris and long curved blackish tail. The female is a brown bird with blackish wings and tail feathers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophura diardi |
| Species Codes | siafir1, SIFI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Siamese Fireback belong to?
The Siamese Fireback (Lophura diardi) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Siamese Fireback?
The Siamese Fireback is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Siamese Fireback?
The Siamese fireback, also known as Diard's fireback, is a fairly large, approximately 80 cm (31 in) long, pheasant. The male has a grey plumage with an extensive facial caruncle, crimson legs and feet, ornamental black crest feathers, reddish brown iris and long curved blackish tail. The female is ...
Where can I report a Siamese Fireback sighting?
You can log sightings of Siamese Fireback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code siafir1, or on iNaturalist.
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