Moluccan Scrubfowl
Eulipoa wallacei
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A small megapode (~500 g) of family Megapodiidae, endemic to the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. Inhabits coastal forests and beach-forest edges where volcanic or solar-heated sand provides incubation heat for eggs. Feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to intensive egg collection, coastal habitat loss, and limited island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 503.3333333333333 g | 17.75 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Upperparts grey-brown with dark brown barring; underparts pale grey-white; head and neck medium grey with bare pinkish-red facial skin. Tail dark brown; legs and feet large and pale pinkish.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia, including Halmahera, Seram, and surrounding islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in Moluccan island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Uses strong legs to scratch leaf litter.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 97-101 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep booming territorial calls. The penetrating, wailing screech is startling and carries far across Moluccan secondary forest at night.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Eulipoa |
| Species | Eulipoa wallacei |
Distribution
Moluccan Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Megapodiidae family