About Lophura diardi (Bonaparte, 1856)
The Siamese fireback, scientifically named Lophura diardi, is also commonly called Diard's fireback. It is a fairly large pheasant, reaching approximately 80 cm (31 in) in length. Males of this species have grey plumage, an extensive facial caruncle, crimson legs and feet, ornamental black crest feathers, reddish brown irises, and a long curved blackish tail. Females are brown birds with blackish wings and blackish tail feathers. The Siamese fireback is naturally distributed across lowland and evergreen forests in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia. In June 2025, the species was naturally spotted in the forested area of Ranikhet, a popular tourist destination in Uttarakhand, India. This species is designated as the national bird of Thailand. Female Siamese firebacks usually lay between four and eight rosy-colored eggs.
