Tongan Scrubfowl
Megapodius pritchardii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-pritchardii"></birdfyi-bird>The Tongan Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megápodos), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.4 cm and a weight of 376.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A small megapode (~375 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to Niuafo'ou Island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Inhabits the island's forest edges and volcanic crater areas, using geothermal heat to incubate communally buried eggs. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; entire global population limited to a single small volcanic island with periodic eruption risk.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,4 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 376,5 g | 13.28 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Dull brownish-grey overall, slightly paler on underparts; bare reddish facial skin around eye; small yellowish crest on crown. Tail short and rounded; no bold patterning.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to Niuafo'ou Island in Tonga. Found in tropical scrub and forest. Critically endangered, with a tiny population on one island.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on Tongan islands for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in coastal forest and scrub.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-67 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
12-16
Sonido
Canto
Emits a loud, cackling wail and guttural territorial calls. Vocalizations poorly known; presumed to produce typical Megapodius scrubfowl cackling-wail calls on Tongan islands.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Megapodiidae (Megápodos) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| Especies | Megapodius pritchardii |
Distribution
Tongan Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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