New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-decollatus"></birdfyi-bird>The New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45 cm and a weight of 652.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
ニューギニア北部に生息するニューギニアツカツクリ。体長33〜37cm。暗褐色で赤い顔と嘴が特徴的。落葉を積み上げた大きな塚で発酵熱により孵化させる。低地の森林に生息。低危険種。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 45.0 cm | 17.7 in |
| 体重 | 652.3333333333334 g | 23.01 oz |
識別
羽毛
Brown-grey above and mid-grey below; bare orange-red facial skin around eye; small buff-brown crest; bill yellowish. Marginally paler on underparts than upperparts; legs robust and yellowish-grey.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Resident across New Guinea lowlands and foothills. Found in lowland rainforest and forest edges in the region.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in lowland New Guinea forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates from leaf litter.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: M.
鳴き声
さえずり
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep territorial clucks. The penetrating cackle carries through New Guinea lowland and foothill forests at twilight and dawn.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| 種 | Megapodius decollatus |
Distribution
New Guinea Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family