Wattled Brushturkey

The wattled brushturkey is a relatively large megapode, with adults measuring about 38–46 cm in length and weighing roughly between 1.2 and 1.6 kg. Its plumage is predominantly black, with the face dull and mostly bare, but it is easily identified by its deep chestnut rump and feathered nape. It also possesses proportionally larger tarsi than other megapodes, with colour ranging from grey to brown. The species shows sexual dimorphism, with males being slightly larger and bearing more developed head ornamentation than females. Voice: The wattled brushturkey has a varied vocal repertoire. Its primary call is described as a harsh crowing of six down-slurred notes, transcribed as "kyew kyew-kyew-kyew-kyew kyew". At the start of the breeding season, males give a distinctive rhythmic call, consisting of about seven repeated notes, transcribed as "hja hja hjahjahjahja hja," that lasts for roughly 3 seconds.