Moluccan Megapode

Eulipoa wallacei

Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) — Gamebirds of Australia & Oceania.

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The Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) is a member of the Megapodiidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 505 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Megapodiidae Megapodes
Genus Eulipoa
Species wallacei

Where it lives

Northern, central Moluccas and Misool (Raja Ampat Is., northwest of New Guinea)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 505 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Megapodiidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Moluccan Megapode is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Moluccan Megapode is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) belongs to the Megapodiidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU n, c Moluccas and Misool (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 505 g, with a wing length of about 19.3 cm and a tail of around 6.5 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 49,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Moluccan Megapode?

The Moluccan Megapode is a large bird that weighs around 505 g.

Where does the Moluccan Megapode live?

The Moluccan Megapode is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU n, c Moluccas and Misool (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Moluccan Megapode belong to?

The Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) belongs to the Megapodiidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Moluccan Megapode eat?

The Moluccan Megapode is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Moluccan Megapode migrate?

The Moluccan Megapode is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Moluccan Megapode endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Moluccan Megapode's range?

The Moluccan Megapode has a mapped global range of about 49,000 km².