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Sula Scrubfowl

Megapodius bernsteinii

Vulnerable
翼展
37.0 cm
体重
844.5 g
Megapodiidae
Galliformes
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A medium-sized megapode (~845 g) of family Megapodiidae, endemic to the Sula Islands of eastern Indonesia. Inhabits tropical forests and uses solar or geothermal heat to incubate eggs in communal mounds or buried in warm substrates. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to its restricted island range, forest clearance, and collection of eggs for food.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 37.0 cm 14.6 in
体重 844.5 g 29.79 oz

识别

羽毛

Dark brownish-grey above; underparts grey, paler on belly; bare reddish facial skin around eye; crest small and brown. Closely resembles Philippine Scrubfowl but slightly darker above.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the Sula Islands of Indonesia. Found in lowland forest on the island group.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Sula Island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates uncovered by raking leaf litter with powerful feet.

保护状况

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: M. Incubation: 60 days.

声音

鸣唱

Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and guttural clucking notes. Calls are typical Megapodius; wailing cackle carries through Sulawesi island forest and coastal scrub.

分类学

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

Distribution

Sula Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Sula Scrubfowl eat?
Forages in Sula Island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates uncovered by raking leaf litter with powerful feet.
Where does the Sula Scrubfowl live?
Endemic to the Sula Islands of Indonesia. Found in lowland forest on the island group.
Is the Sula Scrubfowl endangered?
The Sula Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Sula Scrubfowl nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 60 days.
What does the Sula Scrubfowl sound like?
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and guttural clucking notes. Calls are typical Megapodius; wailing cackle carries through Sulawesi island forest and coastal scrub.
How big is the Sula Scrubfowl?
The Sula Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 37.0 cm, weight of 844.5 g.
What order and family does the Sula Scrubfowl belong to?
The Sula Scrubfowl (Megapodius bernsteinii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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