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Philippine Scrubfowl

Megapodius cumingii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
42,6 cm
Berat
892,125 g
Famili
Megapodiidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Philippine Scrubfowl (Megapodius cumingii) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.6 cm and a weight of 892.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized megapode (~890 g) of family Megapodiidae found on islands of the Philippines, Sulawesi, and Borneo. Inhabits coastal and lowland forests, often near beaches where it buries eggs in sun-warmed sand. Forages for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern; relatively widespread across its archipelago range though locally threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 42,6 cm 16.8 in
Berat 892,125 g 31.47 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Medium grey-brown above, paler grey on underparts; bare reddish orbital skin; short brownish crest. Bill and legs yellowish. Underparts cleanly pale grey, contrasting with darker back.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident in the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, and surrounding Indonesian islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous ground forager in Philippine coastal forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 63 days.

Suara

Kicauan

Produces a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking series. The penetrating cackle echoes through Philippine island forest; among the louder megapode calls of the western Pacific.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Megapodius
Spesies Megapodius cumingii

Distribution

Philippine Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Philippine Scrubfowl eat?
Omnivorous ground forager in Philippine coastal forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Where does the Philippine Scrubfowl live?
Resident in the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, and surrounding Indonesian islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Philippine Scrubfowl endangered?
The Philippine Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Philippine Scrubfowl nest?
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 63 days.
What does the Philippine Scrubfowl sound like?
Produces a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking series. The penetrating cackle echoes through Philippine island forest; among the louder megapode calls of the western Pacific.
How big is the Philippine Scrubfowl?
The Philippine Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 42.6 cm, weight of 892.125 g.
What order and family does the Philippine Scrubfowl belong to?
The Philippine Scrubfowl (Megapodius cumingii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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