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Sula Megapode

Megapodius bernsteinii

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
Megapodius bernsteinii (Sula Megapode)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スラツカツクリ
Chinese 苏拉塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Sula
French Mégapode de Bernstein
German Sula-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-das-sula
Russian Суласская курица

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
Least Concern
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Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
Near Threatened
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New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
Least Concern
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Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
Least Concern
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Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
Vulnerable
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Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sula Megapode?
The scientific name of Sula Megapode is Megapodius bernsteinii. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Sula Megapode?
Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sula Megapode live?
Sula Megapode is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Sula Megapode belong to?
Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Sula Megapode endangered?
Yes, Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Sula Megapode belong to?
Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Sula Megapode?
The closest relatives of Sula Megapode in the genus Megapodius include Melanesian Megapode, Micronesian Megapode, New Guinea Scrubfowl, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
LC 🐾
Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
NT 🐾
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
LC
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Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU
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Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Tongan Megapode
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Vanuatu Megapode
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Dusky Megapode
Megapodius freycinet
LC
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