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Vanuatu Scrubfowl

Megapodius layardi

Least Concern

翼開長

47.2 cm

体重

768.5 g

科

Megapodiidae

目

Galliformes

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について

バヌアツのエスピリトゥサント島などに生息するバヌアツツカツクリ。体長28〜33cm。落葉や土の塚で卵を温める独特の繁殖習性を持つ。森林に生息し果実や昆虫を食べる。脆弱種。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	47.2 cm	18.6 in
体重	768.5 g	27.11 oz

識別

羽毛

Upperparts dark greyish-brown; underparts paler grey-white; bare reddish facial skin and small brown crest. Legs large and pale yellowish; tail dark; slightly larger than related island scrubfowl.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

分布域

Endemic to the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Vanuatu island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter and soil with strong feet.

保全状況

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days.

鳴き声

さえずり

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep clucking calls. Vanuatu island calls are consistent with other Megapodius; the distinctive wailing cackle echoes through island forest.

分類学

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

Distribution

Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu Scrubfowl eat?

Forages in Vanuatu island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter and soil with strong feet.

Where does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Is the Vanuatu Scrubfowl endangered?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days.

What does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl sound like?

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep clucking calls. Vanuatu island calls are consistent with other Megapodius; the distinctive wailing cackle echoes through island forest.

How big is the Vanuatu Scrubfowl?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 47.2 cm, weight of 768.5 g.

What order and family does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl belong to?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.