Melanesian Megapode

Megapodius eremita Hartlaub, 1868

677 gWeight

The Melanesian scrubfowl or Melanesian megapode (Megapodius eremita) is a megapode species that is endemic to islands within Melanesia.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

Melanesian Megapode has been recorded at 12 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Garu WMAPapua New Guinea116 records
Tetepare Nature PreserveSolomon Islands92 records
Kulu RiverPapua New Guinea82 records

More places

Walindi Dive ResortPapua New Guinea16 records
Ghupuna areaSolomon Islands15 records
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Mt. AustinSolomon Islands9 records
Kolombangara IslandSolomon Islands7 records
ImburanuSolomon Islands6 records
KukunduSolomon Islands5 records
Patu Kolo CampSolomon Islands3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Melanesian scrubfowl or Melanesian megapode (Megapodius eremita) is a megapode species that is endemic to islands within Melanesia. The Melanesian scrubfowl has a unique strategy of egg incubation in which it relies on environmental heat sources. This bird species is culturally important for Indigenous peoples in Melanesia.

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Questions

How big is the Melanesian Megapode?

The Melanesian Megapode weighs around 677 g.

Where does the Melanesian Megapode live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Karkar (north of northeastern New Guinea), Bismarck Archipelago to Solomon Islands (except Rennell and Temotu). It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.