Philippine Scrubfowl
Megapodius cumingii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-cumingii"></birdfyi-bird>The Philippine Scrubfowl (Megapodius cumingii) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megápodos), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.6 cm and a weight of 892.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized megapode (~890 g) of family Megapodiidae found on islands of the Philippines, Sulawesi, and Borneo. Inhabits coastal and lowland forests, often near beaches where it buries eggs in sun-warmed sand. Forages for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern; relatively widespread across its archipelago range though locally threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,6 cm | 16.8 in |
| Peso | 892,125 g | 31.47 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Medium grey-brown above, paler grey on underparts; bare reddish orbital skin; short brownish crest. Bill and legs yellowish. Underparts cleanly pale grey, contrasting with darker back.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Resident in the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, and surrounding Indonesian islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in Philippine coastal forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 63 days.
Sonido
Canto
Produces a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking series. The penetrating cackle echoes through Philippine island forest; among the louder megapode calls of the western Pacific.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Megapodiidae (Megápodos) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| Especies | Megapodius cumingii |
Distribution
Philippine Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family