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Biak Scrubfowl

Megapodius geelvinkianus

Near Threatened

翼開長

42.5 cm

体重

525.0 g

科

Megapodiidae

目

Galliformes

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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

🌲 Forest

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

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

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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生息あり Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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よくある質問

What does the Biak Scrubfowl eat?

Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf litter and soil.

Where does the Biak Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to Biak Island and nearby islands in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Found in lowland and coastal forest.

Is the Biak Scrubfowl endangered?

The Biak Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

What does the Biak Scrubfowl sound like?

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.

How big is the Biak Scrubfowl?

The Biak Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 525.0 g.

What order and family does the Biak Scrubfowl belong to?

The Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.