Thailand’s National Bird Siamese Fireback

Context:

In a rare ecological occurrence, the Siamese Fireback (Lophura diardi)—Thailand’s national bird—was sighted for the first time in India, in the forests of Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, by a local bird enthusiast.

Key Highlights:

• About the Siamese Fireback:
  • Scientific Name: Lophura diardi
  • IUCN Status: Least Concern (IUCN), but witnessing moderate population decline due to habitat loss and poaching
  • National Symbol: Official bird of Thailand
• Native Geographic Range:
  • Commonly found in:
    • Thailand
    • Laos
    • Cambodia
    • Vietnam