Moluccan Scrubfowl
NameMoluccan Scrubfowl
Common NameMoluccan Scrubfowl
Scientific NameEulipoa wallacei
FamilyMegapodiidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are greyish-brown, contrasting with a bright yellow bill and dark eyes. The body plumage is olive-brown, with distinctive chestnut-brown and white barring on the wings, particularly visible on the coverts and tertials. Underparts are paler.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of clucking, crowing, and cackling calls, often given at dawn and dusk, especially during the breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Seram, Buru, and others.
Identifying FeaturesYellow bill, Greyish-brown head, Olive-brown body, Chestnut and white barred wings, Ground-dwelling behavior, Dark eyes
Description
The Moluccan Scrubfowl is a small, ground-dwelling bird known for its unique nesting behavior, where it buries its eggs in sun-heated sand or volcanic soil. It has a relatively plain olive-brown body with distinctive chestnut and white markings on its wings, and a striking yellow bill.
