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Vanuatu Scrubfowl

Megapodius layardi

Least Concern

날개 폭

47.2 cm

체중

768.5 g

과

Megapodiidae

목

Galliformes

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소개

중간 크기의 머리매로 체장 약 40cm이며, 갈색과 회색 몸통에 붉은 얼굴 피부를 갖는다. 바누아투 섬의 숲에 서식하는 고유종이다. 발효 무더기에 알을 낳아 부화시킨다. 취약한 상태이다.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
날개 폭	47.2 cm	18.6 in
체중	768.5 g	27.11 oz

식별

깃털

Upperparts dark greyish-brown; underparts paler grey-white; bare reddish facial skin and small brown crest. Legs large and pale yellowish; tail dark; slightly larger than related island scrubfowl.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

분포 지역

Endemic to the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Vanuatu island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter and soil with strong feet.

보전 상태

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days.

소리

노래

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep clucking calls. Vanuatu island calls are consistent with other Megapodius; the distinctive wailing cackle echoes through island forest.

분류학

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

Distribution

Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu Scrubfowl eat?

Forages in Vanuatu island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter and soil with strong feet.

Where does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Is the Vanuatu Scrubfowl endangered?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days.

What does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl sound like?

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep clucking calls. Vanuatu island calls are consistent with other Megapodius; the distinctive wailing cackle echoes through island forest.

How big is the Vanuatu Scrubfowl?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 47.2 cm, weight of 768.5 g.

What order and family does the Vanuatu Scrubfowl belong to?

The Vanuatu Scrubfowl (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.