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Waigeo Brushturkey

Aepypodius bruijnii

Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
56,8 cm
Khối Lượng
192,0 g
Họ
Megapodiidae
Bộ
Galliformes
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Giới Thiệu

A rare megapode (~190 g) of family Megapodiidae, restricted to Waigeo Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua, Indonesia. Inhabits hill and montane forests. Builds mound nests of soil and vegetation. Little-studied; Endangered due to restricted range, forest clearing, and hunting pressure on this island endemic with naturally low population density.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 56,8 cm 22.4 in
Khối Lượng 192,0 g 6.77 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Body is sooty-black with brownish tone on wings; bare facial skin red with white wattles and smaller red wattles below; crown shows thin feathered crest. Underparts dark greyish-brown.

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to Waigeo Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua. Found in lowland and hill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Waigeo Island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates in leaf litter. Little-studied species.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: M.

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Gives deep, booming calls and guttural clucks. This poorly-known Waigeo brushturkey produces low, resonant booming notes typical of the Aepypodius genus in dense montane rainforest.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Họ Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Aepypodius
Loài Aepypodius bruijnii

Distribution

Waigeo Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Waigeo Brushturkey eat?
Forages in Waigeo Island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates in leaf litter. Little-studied species.
Where does the Waigeo Brushturkey live?
Endemic to Waigeo Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua. Found in lowland and hill forest.
Is the Waigeo Brushturkey endangered?
The Waigeo Brushturkey has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Waigeo Brushturkey nest?
Nest type: M.
What does the Waigeo Brushturkey sound like?
Gives deep, booming calls and guttural clucks. This poorly-known Waigeo brushturkey produces low, resonant booming notes typical of the Aepypodius genus in dense montane rainforest.
How big is the Waigeo Brushturkey?
The Waigeo Brushturkey has a wingspan of 56.8 cm, weight of 192.0 g.
What order and family does the Waigeo Brushturkey belong to?
The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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