Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) is a member of the Megapodiidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 837 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Megapodiidae Megapodes
- Genus Megapodius
- Species nicobariensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 837 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Megapodiidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Nicobar 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 Nicobar Megapode is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) is a species of bird in the Megapodiidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Nicobar Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 837 g, with a wing length of about 22.7 cm and a tail of around 6.3 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1,578 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Nicobar Megapode?
The Nicobar Megapode is a large bird that weighs around 837 g.
Where does the Nicobar Megapode live?
The Nicobar Megapode is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Nicobar Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Nicobar Megapode belong to?
The Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) belongs to the Megapodiidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Nicobar Megapode eat?
The Nicobar Megapode is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Nicobar Megapode migrate?
The Nicobar Megapode is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Nicobar 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 Nicobar Megapode's range?
The Nicobar Megapode has a mapped global range of about 1,578 km².
Conservation
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