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Melanesian Scrubfowl

Megapodius eremita

Least Concern

날개 폭

42.6 cm

체중

657.5 g

과

Megapodiidae

목

Galliformes

소개

소형 머리매로 체장 약 30cm이며, 갈색 몸통에 회색 머리와 붉은 얼굴 피부를 갖는다. 비스마르크 제도와 솔로몬 제도의 숲에 서식한다. 발효 무더기에 알을 낳으며 발효 열로 부화시킨다. 관심 필요 종이다.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
날개 폭	42.6 cm	16.8 in
체중	657.5 g	23.19 oz

식별

깃털

Brownish-grey throughout; bare bright red facial skin contrasts with greyish plumage; small pale crest on forehead; underparts pale grey. Legs large and yellowish; tail short and rounded.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

분포 지역

Resident across Melanesia including the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and coastal New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Melanesian island forests. Uses powerful legs to scratch for food.

보전 상태

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 42-70 days.

산란 수

4-11

소리

노래

Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and guttural territorial notes. The repeating cackle echoes through Melanesian island forests from the Solomons to Bismarcks.

분류학

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
목	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
과	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Megapodius
종	Megapodius eremita

Distribution

Melanesian Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

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What does the Melanesian Scrubfowl eat?

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Melanesian island forests. Uses powerful legs to scratch for food.

Where does the Melanesian Scrubfowl live?

Resident across Melanesia including the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and coastal New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill forest.

Is the Melanesian Scrubfowl endangered?

The Melanesian Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Melanesian Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 42-70 days.

What does the Melanesian Scrubfowl sound like?

Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and guttural territorial notes. The repeating cackle echoes through Melanesian island forests from the Solomons to Bismarcks.

How big is the Melanesian Scrubfowl?

The Melanesian Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 42.6 cm, weight of 657.5 g.

What order and family does the Melanesian Scrubfowl belong to?

The Melanesian Scrubfowl (Megapodius eremita) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.