Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius laperouse)
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Micronesian Megapode

Megapodius laperouse Gaimard, 1823

308 gWeight

The Micronesian megapode or Micronesian scrubfowl (Megapodius laperouse) is a megapode which inhabits islands of the Western Pacific Ocean.

Busiest months: January–February, May and November · Most records: Palau, Northern Mariana Islands

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February, May and November · Most records: Palau, Northern Mariana Islands

Micronesian Megapode has been recorded at 14 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ngemelis St.1Palau118 records
  2. Ngeanges St.2Palau96 records
  3. Ulong St.2Palau92 records
More places
  1. Ngchus St.1Palau90 records
  2. Ulong St.1Palau87 records
  3. Ngeanges St.3Palau85 records
  4. Ngeanges St.1Palau74 records
  5. Euidelchol St.1Palau68 records
  6. Ngeremdiu St.1Palau39 records
  7. WW II MemorialsNorthern Mariana Islands19 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PalauNorthern Mariana 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 Micronesian megapode or Micronesian scrubfowl (Megapodius laperouse) is a megapode which inhabits islands of the Western Pacific Ocean.

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Questions

How big is the Micronesian Megapode?

The Micronesian Megapode weighs around 308 g.

Where does the Micronesian Megapode live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Palau (western Caroline Islands), Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (where extinct; western Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Palau and Northern Mariana Islands.

When is the best time to see the Micronesian Megapode?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, May and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Micronesian Megapode endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Micronesian Megapode as Near Threatened.

What does the Micronesian Megapode eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Micronesian Megapode in?

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

At a glance

Weight
308 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
167 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
52 mm

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

Range

Pacific Ocean: Palau (western Caroline Islands), Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (where extinct; western Micronesia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Megapodes Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius

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Micronesian Megapode

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