Australian Brushturkey
Alectura lathami
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A large megapode (~2.4 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with bare red head, yellow wattle, and dark body. Inhabits rainforests and scrublands of eastern Australia. Males construct massive compost mounds of leaf litter to incubate eggs using fermentation heat, adjusting mound size to regulate temperature. Omnivorous. Least Concern; increasingly adapting to suburban gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,0 cm | 22.8 in |
| Poids | 2390,0 g | 84.30 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Predominantly glossy black with bare red head and neck; bright yellow wattle hangs from base of neck. Underparts show fine white barring on lower belly; tail is laterally flattened and black.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident along the eastern coast of Australia from Cape York Peninsula to eastern Victoria. Found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; scratches leaf litter for invertebrates, fungi, fallen fruits, and seeds in Australian rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M. Incubation: 47-52 days.
Taille de la couvée
15-27
Son
Chant
Produces a loud, resonant booming call and deep guttural clucking notes. Territorial males call with repeated, low-pitched booming that carries through Australian coastal rainforest vegetation.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Alectura |
| Espèces | Alectura lathami |
Distribution
Australian Brushturkey has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family