Maleo
Macrocephalon maleo
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À propos
A distinctive megapode (~1.5 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with a black casque on the crown, bare red facial skin, and salmon-tinted underparts. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Travels to communal beach or geothermal nesting sites where solar or volcanic heat incubates eggs buried in sand. Critically Endangered due to habitat destruction, egg collection, and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Poids | 1543,75 g | 54.45 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Upperparts black with brownish gloss; underparts white washed salmon-pink on breast and flanks; bare facial skin yellow with rounded black casque on crown. Bill yellowish; legs grey.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Found in lowland forest near geothermal areas used for nest incubation. Largely confined to coastal lowlands.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in Sulawesi lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from soil and leaf litter.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 62-85 days.
Taille de la couvée
10
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, resonant boom call and deep clucking notes. The male's loud, far-carrying boom echoes across Sulawesi coastal forest; a dramatic sound during pre-dawn megapode activity.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Macrocephalon |
| Espèces | Macrocephalon maleo |
Distribution
Maleo has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family