Waigeo Brushturkey
Aepypodius bruijnii
The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) is a legendary megapod found only in Indonesia, weighing about 192 g. The Waigeo brushturkey or Bruijn's brushturkey, is a large brownish-black megapode with a bare red facial skin, red comb, maroon rump, and chestnut brown below.
About the Waigeo Brushturkey
The Waigeo brushturkey or Bruijn's brushturkey, is a large brownish-black megapode with a bare red facial skin, red comb, maroon rump, and chestnut brown below. There are two elongated red wattles on the back of the head and a long wattle on the foredeck. Both sexes are similar. The female has a smaller comb and no wattles.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, July, August, October, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Waigeo Brushturkey look like?
- The Waigeo brushturkey or Bruijn's brushturkey, is a large brownish-black megapode with a bare red facial skin, red comb, maroon rump, and chestnut brown below.
- How big is a Waigeo Brushturkey?
- The Waigeo Brushturkey is a medium sized bird weighing about 192 g.
- Where can you see a Waigeo Brushturkey?
- The Waigeo Brushturkey is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Waigeo Brushturkey?
- The Waigeo Brushturkey is most easily confused with the Wattled Brushturkey.
- Is the Waigeo Brushturkey endangered?
- The Waigeo Brushturkey is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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