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Orange-footed Scrubfowl

Megapodius reinwardt

Least Concern
날개 폭
46.2 cm
체중
950.25 g
Megapodiidae
Galliformes

소개

중간 크기의 머리매로 체장 약 35–43cm이며, 짙은 갈색 몸통에 붉은 얼굴 피부와 큰 노란색 다리를 갖는다. 인도네시아 동부 소순다 열도에서 호주 북부까지 해안 저지대 숲에 서식한다. 발효 무더기에 알을 낳아 부화시킨다. 관심 필요 종이다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 46.2 cm 18.2 in
체중 950.25 g 33.52 oz

식별

깃털

Dark brownish-grey overall; bare reddish facial skin; small brownish crest; distinctive bright orange legs and feet. Underparts slightly paler grey-brown; tail dark; orange feet immediately identify this species.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

12-13

소리

노래

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Megapodius
Megapodius reinwardt

Distribution

Orange-footed Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl eat?
Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal forests.
Where does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl live?
Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.
Is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl endangered?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl nest?
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 70 days.
What does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl sound like?
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.
How big is the Orange-footed Scrubfowl?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 46.2 cm, weight of 950.25 g.
What order and family does the Orange-footed Scrubfowl belong to?
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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