Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megapodius-geelvinkianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a bird species in the family Megapodiidae (megapodes), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.5 cm and a weight of 525 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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소개
소형 머리매로 체장 약 31cm이며, 갈색 몸통에 회색 머리, 붉은 얼굴 피부를 갖는다. 인도네시아 뉴기니 북부 쉔크렌 만 섬들에 서식하는 고유종이다. 발효 무더기에 알을 낳아 부화시킨다. 취약한 상태이다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 42.5 cm | 16.7 in |
| 체중 | 525.0 g | 18.52 oz |
식별
깃털
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
분포 지역
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.
보전 상태
소리
노래
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.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 과 | Megapodiidae (Megapodes) |
| Genus | Megapodius |
| 종 | Megapodius geelvinkianus |
Distribution
Biak Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Megapodiidae family