Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Talegalla fuscirostris
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About
A medium-large megapode (~1.3 kg) of family Megapodiidae, identifiable by yellow legs and a dark bill. Inhabits lowland rainforests of southern New Guinea. Like other brushturkeys, it is a mound-builder that uses decomposing vegetation to incubate eggs. Feeds on fruits and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern; relatively poorly studied species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.4 cm | 20.2 in |
| Weight | 1321.25 g | 46.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Plumage is dark brown to black; bare skin around face reddish, throat wattle yellow; legs and feet bright yellow, distinguishing it from allies. Wings faintly barred with paler brown.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to New Guinea, found from the Vogelkop Peninsula to Milne Bay. Found in lowland and mid-montane rainforest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in New Guinea lowland forests for fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in leaf litter. Uses strong feet to rake the ground.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M.
Sound
Song
Emits deep, booming notes and low guttural clucks. Vocalizations poorly documented but similar to Red-billed Brushturkey; low resonant booming at dawn in New Guinea rainforest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Talegalla |
| Species | Talegalla fuscirostris |
Distribution
Yellow-legged Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family