Dusky Scrubfowl
Megapodius freycinet
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-freycinet"></birdfyi-bird>The Dusky Scrubfowl (Megapodius freycinet) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42 cm and a weight of 644.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized megapode (~645 g) of family Megapodiidae, occurring across the Maluku Islands and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forests, constructing large communal mound nests of soil and organic debris for egg incubation. Forages on fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Least Concern with relatively wide distribution across the Wallacea region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 42.0 cm | 16.5 in |
| वजन | 644.5 g | 22.73 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Dark dusky-brown above and below; bare reddish-orange facial skin prominent around eye; brownish-grey crest small but distinct. Underparts only slightly paler than back; bill yellowish; legs pale.
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Resident across eastern Indonesia from Lombok east through the Banda Sea islands to the Moluccas and western New Guinea. Found in lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in New Guinea and island forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates from soil and litter.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: M.
ध्वनि
गीत
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking. The wailing cackle is characteristic of eastern Melanesian scrubfowl; carries through Maluku forest edges and secondary scrub.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| कुल | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| प्रजातियां | Megapodius freycinet |
Distribution
Dusky Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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