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Wattled Brushturkey

Aepypodius arfakianus

Least Concern

翼開長

53.4 cm

体重

1445.0 g

科

Megapodiidae

目

Galliformes

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について

A medium-sized megapode (~1.4 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with a bare red head adorned with yellow and red wattles. Endemic to montane rainforests of New Guinea, occurring from 900 to 2700 m elevation. Builds large mound nests using forest litter for egg incubation. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations in remote forests.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	53.4 cm	21.0 in
体重	1445.0 g	50.97 oz

識別

羽毛

Plumage is dark blackish-brown overall with slight gloss; bare facial skin red with pendulous yellowish wattles at sides of neck. Underparts slightly paler brown; no wing markings.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

分布域

Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf litter and soil.

保全状況

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: M.

一腹卵数

鳴き声

さえずり

Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
科	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Aepypodius
種	Aepypodius arfakianus

Distribution

Wattled Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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よくある質問

What does the Wattled Brushturkey eat?

Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf litter and soil.

Where does the Wattled Brushturkey live?

Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane forest.

Is the Wattled Brushturkey endangered?

The Wattled Brushturkey has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Wattled Brushturkey nest?

Nest type: M.

What does the Wattled Brushturkey sound like?

Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.

How big is the Wattled Brushturkey?

The Wattled Brushturkey has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 1445.0 g.

What order and family does the Wattled Brushturkey belong to?

The Wattled Brushturkey (Aepypodius arfakianus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.