Yellow-legged Brush-turkey
NameYellow-legged Brush-turkey
Common NameYellow-legged Brush-turkey
Scientific NameEulipoa wallacei
FamilyMegapodiidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly dark olive-brown to blackish. The head and neck are bare and greyish-blue, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, far-carrying crowing or cackling calls, particularly at dawn and dusk, as well as softer clucking or grunting sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Buru, and Seram.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow legs and feet, Bare greyish-blue head and neck, Dark olive-brown to blackish body plumage, Terrestrial ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This medium-sized megapode is characterized by its dark olive-brown body, bare greyish head, and striking bright yellow legs and feet. It is known for its unique nesting strategy, burying eggs in sun-heated sand or volcanic soil rather than direct incubation.
