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Tongan Scrubfowl

Megapodius pritchardii

Vulnerable

Envergadura

35,4 cm

Peso

376,5 g

Família

Megapodiidae

Ordem

Galliformes

Sobre

A small megapode (~375 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to Niuafo'ou Island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Inhabits the island's forest edges and volcanic crater areas, using geothermal heat to incubate communally buried eggs. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; entire global population limited to a single small volcanic island with periodic eruption risk.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	35,4 cm	13.9 in
Peso	376,5 g	13.28 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Dull brownish-grey overall, slightly paler on underparts; bare reddish facial skin around eye; small yellowish crest on crown. Tail short and rounded; no bold patterning.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland

Distribuição geográfica

Endemic to Niuafo'ou Island in Tonga. Found in tropical scrub and forest. Critically endangered, with a tiny population on one island.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on Tongan islands for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in coastal forest and scrub.

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-67 days.

Tamanho da postura

12-16

Som

Canto

Emits a loud, cackling wail and guttural territorial calls. Vocalizations poorly known; presumed to produce typical Megapodius scrubfowl cackling-wail calls on Tongan islands.

Taxonomia

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordem	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Família	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Megapodius
Espécies	Megapodius pritchardii

Distribution

Tongan Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Perguntas frequentes

What does the Tongan Scrubfowl eat?

Forages on Tongan islands for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in coastal forest and scrub.

Where does the Tongan Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to Niuafo'ou Island in Tonga. Found in tropical scrub and forest. Critically endangered, with a tiny population on one island.

Is the Tongan Scrubfowl endangered?

The Tongan Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Tongan Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-67 days.

What does the Tongan Scrubfowl sound like?

Emits a loud, cackling wail and guttural territorial calls. Vocalizations poorly known; presumed to produce typical Megapodius scrubfowl cackling-wail calls on Tongan islands.

How big is the Tongan Scrubfowl?

The Tongan Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 35.4 cm, weight of 376.5 g.

What order and family does the Tongan Scrubfowl belong to?

The Tongan Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.