Brunei Darussalam (B), Indonesia (B), Malaysia (B).
Inland Borneo. Recent record from Ulu Barito at 150 250 m extends previously known range southern from main spinal ranges.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Forest loss, degradation and fragmentation, through large-scale commercial logging, widespread clearance for plantations of rubber and oil-palm, fires and hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Territorial call is a shrill, piercing cry. Also utters 'kak' alarm notes and penetrating, rather metallic 'kook!, kook!'.
Bulwer's Pheasant (Lophura bulweri) [XC266099]
by Jason Bugay Reyes from near Agathis Camp, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia (call)
Bulwer's Pheasant (Lophura bulweri) [XC205789]
by Marc Anderson from Agathis Camp, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Female Bornean Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita) which has tufted crest, prominently white-scaled underparts and pale legs.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet