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Biak Scrubfowl

Megapodius geelvinkianus

Near Threatened

날개 폭

42.5 cm

체중

525.0 g

과

Megapodiidae

목

Galliformes

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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

🌲 Forest

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

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

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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출현 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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What does the Biak Scrubfowl eat?

Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf litter and soil.

Where does the Biak Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to Biak Island and nearby islands in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Found in lowland and coastal forest.

Is the Biak Scrubfowl endangered?

The Biak Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

What does the Biak Scrubfowl sound like?

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.

How big is the Biak Scrubfowl?

The Biak Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 525.0 g.

What order and family does the Biak Scrubfowl belong to?

The Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.