Red-legged Brushturkey
Talegalla jobiensis
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A large megapode (~1.5 kg) of family Megapodiidae, distinguished by red legs and yellow wattle. Found in lowland rainforests of northern New Guinea and adjacent islands. Constructs mound nests of soil and leaf litter for thermally regulated incubation. Forages on the forest floor for fallen fruits and invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 57.2 cm | 22.5 in |
| Weight | 1532.0 g | 54.04 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark blackish-brown overall; bare red facial skin and red bill; legs and feet vivid red. Throat wattle yellowish. Tail black and relatively short; no wing pattern.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to northern New Guinea and the Yapen and Biak islands. Found in lowland and foothill rainforest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in New Guinea forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates uncovered by scratching leaf litter.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M.
Sound
Song
Gives loud, resonant booming calls and deep guttural clucking. Calls carry through New Guinea lowland forest at dawn; similar booming pattern to other Talegalla brushturkeys.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Talegalla |
| Species | Talegalla jobiensis |
Distribution
Red-legged Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family