Waigeo Brushturkey
Aepypodius bruijnii
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A rare megapode (~190 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to Waigeo Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua, Indonesia. Inhabits hill and montane forests. Builds mound nests of soil and vegetation. Little-studied; Endangered due to restricted range, forest clearing, and hunting pressure on this island endemic with naturally low population density.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,8 cm | 22.4 in |
| Poids | 192,0 g | 6.77 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Body is sooty-black with brownish tone on wings; bare facial skin red with white wattles and smaller red wattles below; crown shows thin feathered crest. Underparts dark greyish-brown.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Waigeo Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua. Found in lowland and hill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in Waigeo Island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates in leaf litter. Little-studied species.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M.
Son
Chant
Gives deep, booming calls and guttural clucks. This poorly-known Waigeo brushturkey produces low, resonant booming notes typical of the Aepypodius genus in dense montane rainforest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Aepypodius |
| Espèces | Aepypodius bruijnii |
Distribution
Waigeo Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family