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Yellow-legged Brushturkey

Talegalla fuscirostris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
51,4 cm
Berat
1321,25 g
Famili
Megapodiidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Yellow-legged Brushturkey (Talegalla fuscirostris) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 51,4 cm 20.2 in
Berat 1321,25 g 46.61 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: M.

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Yellow-legged Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Yellow-legged Brushturkey eat?
Forages in New Guinea lowland forests for fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in leaf litter. Uses strong feet to rake the ground.
Where does the Yellow-legged Brushturkey live?
Endemic to New Guinea, found from the Vogelkop Peninsula to Milne Bay. Found in lowland and mid-montane rainforest.
Is the Yellow-legged Brushturkey endangered?
The Yellow-legged Brushturkey has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-legged Brushturkey nest?
Nest type: M.
What does the Yellow-legged Brushturkey sound like?
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.
How big is the Yellow-legged Brushturkey?
The Yellow-legged Brushturkey has a wingspan of 51.4 cm, weight of 1321.25 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-legged Brushturkey belong to?
The Yellow-legged Brushturkey (Talegalla fuscirostris) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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