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Orange-footed Scrubfowl

Megapodius reinwardt

Least Concern

Envergure

46,2 cm

Poids

950,25 g

Famille

Megapodiidae

Ordre

Galliformes

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À propos

A large megapode (~950 g) of family Megapodiidae, with striking orange feet and a dark plumage. Found in coastal and savanna forests of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Builds enormous communal mound nests that may reach 4 m high, maintained by multiple birds over many years. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; widespread in tropical northern Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	46,2 cm	18.2 in
Poids	950,25 g	33.52 oz

Identification

Plumage

Dark brownish-grey overall; bare reddish facial skin; small brownish crest; distinctive bright orange legs and feet. Underparts slightly paler grey-brown; tail dark; orange feet immediately identify this species.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland

Répartition géographique

Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 70 days.

Taille de la couvée

12-13

Son

Chant

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famille	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Megapodius
Espèces	Megapodius reinwardt

Distribution

Orange-footed Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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Foire aux questions

What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl eat?

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.

Where does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl live?

Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.

Is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl endangered?

The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 70 days.

What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl sound like?

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.

How big is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl?

The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 46.2 cm, weight of 950.25 g.

What order and family does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl belong to?

The Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.