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Malleefowl

Leipoa ocellata

Vulnerable

翼開長

62.0 cm

体重

2092.5 g

科

Megapodiidae

目

Galliformes

について

A large megapode (~2.1 kg) of family Megapodiidae, cryptically patterned in brown, black, and white. Endemic to arid and semi-arid mallee scrublands of southern Australia. Males build enormous soil-and-litter mounds, monitoring internal temperature with the bill and adjusting insulation year-round. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to land clearing and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	62.0 cm	24.4 in
体重	2092.5 g	73.81 oz

識別

羽毛

Upperparts intricately patterned with black, white, and buff vermiculations forming an ocellated mosaic; black streak down centre of white throat. Underparts pale buff-grey; tail barred black and white.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

分布域

Endemic to semi-arid mallee scrubland of southern Australia, primarily in South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. Largely sedentary.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, fruits, flowers, and invertebrates in Australian mallee scrubland. Uses strong feet to scratch for food.

保全状況

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: M. Incubation: 49-96 days.

一腹卵数

2-34

鳴き声

さえずり

Produces a loud, repeated booming call and guttural clucking notes. The deep, far-carrying boom is the key territorial sound; diagnostic in semi-arid Australian mallee scrubland.

分類学

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

Distribution

Malleefowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

よくある質問

What does the Malleefowl eat?

Omnivorous; eats seeds, fruits, flowers, and invertebrates in Australian mallee scrubland. Uses strong feet to scratch for food.

Where does the Malleefowl live?

Endemic to semi-arid mallee scrubland of southern Australia, primarily in South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. Largely sedentary.

Is the Malleefowl endangered?

The Malleefowl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Malleefowl nest?

Nest type: M. Incubation: 49-96 days.

What does the Malleefowl sound like?

Produces a loud, repeated booming call and guttural clucking notes. The deep, far-carrying boom is the key territorial sound; diagnostic in semi-arid Australian mallee scrubland.

How big is the Malleefowl?

The Malleefowl has a wingspan of 62.0 cm, weight of 2092.5 g.

What order and family does the Malleefowl belong to?

The Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.