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This bird measures 36 cm (14 in) long. Its plumage is largely dark grey. It has a slight crest and a reddish or bluish face. Legs are red or dark grey.
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When to see the Biak Scrubfowl
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Where to see the Biak Scrubfowl
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Biak Scrubfowl
The Biak scrubfowl or Biak megapode is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only on the islands of Biak, Mios Korwar, Numfor, Manim and Mios Num in the West Papua region of Indonesia.
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Easily confused with
Nicobar MegapodeMegapodius nicobariensisMegapodes are so named for their large feet, and like others in the group this species is fowl-like with dark brown plumage, a short tail and large feet and claws.
Vanuatu MegapodeMegapodius layardiThe Vanuatu megapode or Vanuatu scrubfowl is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae.
New Guinea ScrubfowlMegapodius decollatusThe New Guinea scrubfowl or New Guinea megapode is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae.
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