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Waigeo Brushturkey
Aepypodius bruijnii
Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) — Gamebirds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) is a member of the Megapodiidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 192 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Megapodiidae Megapodes
- Genus Aepypodius
- Species bruijnii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 192 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Megapodiidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Waigeo Brushturkey 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 Waigeo Brushturkey is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) is a species of bird in the Megapodiidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Waigeo (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 192 g, with a wing length of about 28.4 cm and a tail of around 9.8 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 839 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Waigeo Brushturkey?
The Waigeo Brushturkey is a large bird that weighs around 192 g.
Where does the Waigeo Brushturkey live?
The Waigeo Brushturkey is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Waigeo (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Waigeo Brushturkey belong to?
The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) belongs to the Megapodiidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Waigeo Brushturkey eat?
The Waigeo Brushturkey is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Waigeo Brushturkey migrate?
The Waigeo Brushturkey is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Waigeo Brushturkey endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Waigeo Brushturkey's range?
The Waigeo Brushturkey has a mapped global range of about 839 km².
Conservation
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