Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Talegalla fuscirostris
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À propos
A medium-large megapode (~1.3 kg) of family Megapodiidae, identifiable by yellow legs and a dark bill. Inhabits lowland rainforests of southern New Guinea. Like other brushturkeys, it is a mound-builder that uses decomposing vegetation to incubate eggs. Feeds on fruits and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern; relatively poorly studied species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 51,4 cm | 20.2 in |
| Poids | 1321,25 g | 46.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Plumage is dark brown to black; bare skin around face reddish, throat wattle yellow; legs and feet bright yellow, distinguishing it from allies. Wings faintly barred with paler brown.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to New Guinea, found from the Vogelkop Peninsula to Milne Bay. Found in lowland and mid-montane rainforest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in New Guinea lowland forests for fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in leaf litter. Uses strong feet to rake the ground.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M.
Son
Chant
Emits deep, booming notes and low guttural clucks. Vocalizations poorly documented but similar to Red-billed Brushturkey; low resonant booming at dawn in New Guinea rainforest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Talegalla |
| Espèces | Talegalla fuscirostris |
Distribution
Yellow-legged Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family