Crested Fireback

1st September 2012, Sungkai, Perak

Local Name: Ayam Pegar Scientific Name: Lophura ignita Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR A malay proverb regarding this bird: ‘Harapkan pegar, pegar makan padi’ Translation: Trust a Fireback, a Fireback will eat your paddy.  Meaning: be selective in whom you trust.