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Tongan Scrubfowl

Megapodius pritchardii

Vulnerable

पंखों का फैलाव

35.4 cm

वजन

376.5 g

कुल

Megapodiidae

गण

Galliformes

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A small megapode (~375 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to Niuafo'ou Island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Inhabits the island's forest edges and volcanic crater areas, using geothermal heat to incubate communally buried eggs. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; entire global population limited to a single small volcanic island with periodic eruption risk.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	35.4 cm	13.9 in
वजन	376.5 g	13.28 oz

पहचान

पंख

Dull brownish-grey overall, slightly paler on underparts; bare reddish facial skin around eye; small yellowish crest on crown. Tail short and rounded; no bold patterning.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to Niuafo'ou Island in Tonga. Found in tropical scrub and forest. Critically endangered, with a tiny population on one island.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on Tongan islands for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in coastal forest and scrub.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-67 days.

अंडों की संख्या

12-16

ध्वनि

गीत

Emits a loud, cackling wail and guttural territorial calls. Vocalizations poorly known; presumed to produce typical Megapodius scrubfowl cackling-wail calls on Tongan islands.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
कुल	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Megapodius
प्रजातियां	Megapodius pritchardii

Distribution

Tongan Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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What does the Tongan Scrubfowl eat?

Forages on Tongan islands for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in coastal forest and scrub.

Where does the Tongan Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to Niuafo'ou Island in Tonga. Found in tropical scrub and forest. Critically endangered, with a tiny population on one island.

Is the Tongan Scrubfowl endangered?

The Tongan Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Tongan Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-67 days.

What does the Tongan Scrubfowl sound like?

Emits a loud, cackling wail and guttural territorial calls. Vocalizations poorly known; presumed to produce typical Megapodius scrubfowl cackling-wail calls on Tongan islands.

How big is the Tongan Scrubfowl?

The Tongan Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 35.4 cm, weight of 376.5 g.

What order and family does the Tongan Scrubfowl belong to?

The Tongan Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.