New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
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A medium-sized megapode (~650 g) of family Megapodiidae, found in lowland and foothill forests of northern and western New Guinea. Constructs large mound nests of decomposing litter and soil for thermally regulated incubation of eggs. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Least Concern; broadly distributed but dependent on intact forest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 45,0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Poids | 652,3333333333334 g | 23.01 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown-grey above and mid-grey below; bare orange-red facial skin around eye; small buff-brown crest; bill yellowish. Marginally paler on underparts than upperparts; legs robust and yellowish-grey.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident across New Guinea lowlands and foothills. Found in lowland rainforest and forest edges in the region.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in lowland New Guinea forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates from leaf litter.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M.
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep territorial clucks. The penetrating cackle carries through New Guinea lowland and foothill forests at twilight and dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| Espèces | Megapodius decollatus |
Distribution
New Guinea Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family