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Moluccan Scrubfowl

Eulipoa wallacei

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
38,6 cm
Масса
503,3333333333333 g
Семейство
Megapodiidae
Отряд
Galliformes

О нас

A small megapode (~500 g) of family Megapodiidae, endemic to the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. Inhabits coastal forests and beach-forest edges where volcanic or solar-heated sand provides incubation heat for eggs. Feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to intensive egg collection, coastal habitat loss, and limited island range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 38,6 cm 15.2 in
Масса 503,3333333333333 g 17.75 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Upperparts grey-brown with dark brown barring; underparts pale grey-white; head and neck medium grey with bare pinkish-red facial skin. Tail dark brown; legs and feet large and pale pinkish.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Endemic to the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia, including Halmahera, Seram, and surrounding islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Moluccan island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Uses strong legs to scratch leaf litter.

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 97-101 days.

Размер кладки

1

Звук

Пение

Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep booming territorial calls. The penetrating, wailing screech is startling and carries far across Moluccan secondary forest at night.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Семейство Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Eulipoa
Виды Eulipoa wallacei

Distribution

Moluccan Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Moluccan Scrubfowl eat?
Forages in Moluccan island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Uses strong legs to scratch leaf litter.
Where does the Moluccan Scrubfowl live?
Endemic to the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia, including Halmahera, Seram, and surrounding islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Moluccan Scrubfowl endangered?
The Moluccan Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Moluccan Scrubfowl nest?
Nest type: BU,M. Incubation: 97-101 days.
What does the Moluccan Scrubfowl sound like?
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep booming territorial calls. The penetrating, wailing screech is startling and carries far across Moluccan secondary forest at night.
How big is the Moluccan Scrubfowl?
The Moluccan Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 38.6 cm, weight of 503.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Moluccan Scrubfowl belong to?
The Moluccan Scrubfowl (Eulipoa wallacei) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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