Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus)
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Biak Scrubfowl

Megapodius geelvinkianus Meyer, AB, 1874

36 cmLength642 gWeight

The Biak scrubfowl or Biak megapode (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Biak scrubfowl or Biak megapode (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only on the islands of Biak, Mios Korwar, Numfor, Manim and Mios Num in the West Papua region of Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Biak Scrubfowl?

The Biak Scrubfowl is about 36 cm long and weighs around 642 g.

Where does the Biak Scrubfowl live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Numfor, Biak, and nearby islets (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea).

Is the Biak Scrubfowl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Biak Scrubfowl as Near Threatened.

What does the Biak Scrubfowl eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Biak Scrubfowl in?

It belongs to the family Megapodes (Megapodiidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
36 cm
Weight
642 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
212 mm
Tail
69 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
66 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Numfor, Biak, and nearby islets (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Megapodes Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius

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Biak Scrubfowl

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