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Orange-footed Scrubfowl

Megapodius reinwardt

Least Concern
翼開長
46.2 cm
体重
950.25 g
Megapodiidae
Galliformes
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について

オーストラリア北部からインドネシア東部に分布するオレンジフットスクラブファウル。体長42〜50cm。大きな塚(直径4m以上)を作って産卵する。森林の地面で果実や種子を採食する。低危険種。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 46.2 cm 18.2 in
体重 950.25 g 33.52 oz

識別

羽毛

Dark brownish-grey overall; bare reddish facial skin; small brownish crest; distinctive bright orange legs and feet. Underparts slightly paler grey-brown; tail dark; orange feet immediately identify this species.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 70 days.

一腹卵数

12-13

鳴き声

さえずり

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Megapodius
Megapodius reinwardt

Distribution

Orange-footed Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl eat?
Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.
Where does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl live?
Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.
Is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl endangered?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl nest?
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 70 days.
What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl sound like?
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.
How big is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 46.2 cm, weight of 950.25 g.
What order and family does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl belong to?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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