Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-geelvinkianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.5 cm and a weight of 525 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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について
インドネシアのゲルビンク湾の島々に生息するゲルビンクツカツクリ。体長30〜35cm。塚を使って産卵する習性を持つ。生息地が限定的で、森林伐採や卵の採取により絶滅危惧状態にある。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 42.5 cm | 16.7 in |
| 体重 | 525.0 g | 18.52 oz |
識別
羽毛
Dull brownish with darker brown upperparts; bare reddish periorbital skin; small pale crest on forecrown; underparts grey-buff. Similar to Dusky Scrubfowl but restricted to Biak Island, with slightly paler flanks.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to Biak Island and nearby islands in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Found in lowland and coastal forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf litter and soil.
保全状況
鳴き声
さえずり
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and guttural clucks. Calls are consistent with other Pacific Megapodius scrubfowl; heard on Biak and Numfoor islands at dusk and dawn.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| 種 | Megapodius geelvinkianus |
Distribution
Biak Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family