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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소개
중간 크기의 머리매로 체장 약 35cm이며, 갈색 몸통에 회색 머리, 붉은 얼굴 피부와 큰 다리를 갖는다. 뉴기니 북부 해안 저지대와 섬에 서식하는 고유종이다. 식물 물질을 발효시켜 만든 무더기에 알을 낳는다. 관심 필요 종이다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 45.0 cm | 17.7 in |
| 체중 | 652.3333333333334 g | 23.01 oz |
식별
깃털
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
분포 지역
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.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: M.
소리
노래
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.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 과 | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| 종 | Megapodius decollatus |
Distribution
New Guinea Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family