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Tongan Scrubfowl

Megapodius pritchardii,Tongan Scrubfowl

The Tongan Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) is an omnivorous bird that eats a variety of foods on the forest floor. Shy and mysterious, but can perch in small trees and fly short distances, not long distances. Good long race, fast speed is difficult to catch up. Like other megapods, they use tempe

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Scientific Name Megapodius pritchardii,Tongan Scrubfowl
Length 28-35cm
Weight 310-500g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    The Tongan Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) is an omnivorous bird that eats a variety of foods on the forest floor. Shy and mysterious, but can perch in small trees and fly short distances, not long distances. Good long race, fast speed is difficult to catch up. Like other megapods, they use temperature to naturally hatch their eggs in a large burial mound-shaped nest.

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    Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Endangered (EN).


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    Appearance

    Tongan Megacopan is a large and medium-sized bird with a body length of 28-35 cm and a weight of 310-500 g.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in Tonga. The habitat is dense forest.
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