Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Megapodius tenimberensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-tenimberensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tanimbar Scrubfowl (Megapodius tenimberensis) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 993 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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حول
A medium-sized megapode (~990 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to the Tanimbar Islands in the Banda Sea of eastern Indonesia. Inhabits coastal and hill forests, building mound nests for solar incubation of eggs. Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates on the forest floor. Vulnerable due to small island range, deforestation, and sustained egg collection pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 50,6 cm | 19.9 in |
| الوزن | 993,0 g | 35.03 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Uniformly dark greyish-brown, slightly paler below; bare yellowish-red facial skin and small brownish crest; legs robust and yellowish. One of the larger scrubfowl; no strong colour contrasts.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Endemic to the Tanimbar Islands (Kepulauan Tanimbar) in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Found in lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Tanimbar Island forests. Scratches soil and litter with strong legs.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: M.
الصوت
الغناء
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and guttural territorial calls. The raucous, penetrating cackle is typical of island scrubfowl; echoes through Tanimbar lowland coastal forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| الفصيلة | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| الأنواع | Megapodius tenimberensis |
Distribution
Tanimbar Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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