Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
The Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius laperouse) is a rare megapod found in 2 countries, weighing about 308 g. The Micronesian megapode or Micronesian scrubfowl is a megapode which inhabits islands of the Western Pacific Ocean.
About the Micronesian Megapode
The Micronesian megapode or Micronesian scrubfowl is a megapode which inhabits islands of the Western Pacific Ocean.
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How to identify it
The Micronesian megapode is a stocky medium-sized bird that is mostly dark brownish-black in appearance. Its head is paler than its body, and it has a pale grey crest, a yellow bill, and large dull-yellow legs and feet. It is 38 cm. Medium-sized, dark megapode with paler head. Mostly brownish-black with short pale grey crest. Yellow bill, red facial skin showing through thin feathers. Unusually large, dingy yellow legs and feet. Similar species. Could be confused with dark morphs of Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus (or feral domestic stock).
Where it lives
When to see it
The Micronesian Megapode can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Micronesian Megapode?
- The Micronesian megapode is a stocky medium-sized bird that is mostly dark brownish-black in appearance. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Micronesian Megapode?
- The Micronesian Megapode is a large sized bird weighing about 308 g.
- Where can you see a Micronesian Megapode?
- The Micronesian Megapode occurs in 2 countries, including Palau and the Northern Mariana Islands.
- What birds look similar to a Micronesian Megapode?
- The Micronesian Megapode is most easily confused with the Dusky Megapode, the Philippine Megapode and the Melanesian Megapode.
- Is the Micronesian Megapode endangered?
- The Micronesian Megapode is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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