Groundbird (Bornean Endemic) Pheasant - Bulwer's Pheasant (Lifer 566/688)

 

Bulwer's pheasant is endemic to the island of Borneo, While the species is locally common in protected areas (e.g. Kayan Mentarang National Park, East Kalimantan) it is rarely found elsewhere. The bird inhabits hill and lower montane tropical forest, likely preferring highland rainforest and rarely visiting the lowlands below an altitude of 300 metres (980 ft). The diet consists mainly of fruits, worms, and insects.

Bulwer's pheasant is sexually dimorphic. Males have a total length of about 80 centimeters (31 in), and are black-plumaged with a maroon breast, crimson legs, a pure white tail of long, curved feathers, and bright blue facial skin with two wattles that conceal the sides of its head. Females have a total length of about 55 centimeters (22 in) and are overall dull brown colour with red legs and blue facial skin.

 (Wiki)

The Male we saw have shredded its fame white bushy tail unfortunately. I got limited opportunity to get better photos as the bird came out in the final hour at 5pm after the rain stopped but stayed for a short time. Some more the low lighting  got me 9/10 blur pictures as I was shooting at 1/15s ISO 2500-3200.