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Waigeo Brush-turkey

Aepypodius bruijnii

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Aepypodius
Species
Aepypodius bruijnii (Waigeo Brush-turkey)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワイゲウツカツクリ
Chinese 冠塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de la Waigeo
French Talégalle de Bruijn
German Braunbrust-Buschhuhn
Portuguese peru-do-mato-da-waigeo
Russian Бурогрудый большеног

Similar Species in Aepypodius

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Wattled Brush-turkey
Aepypodius arfakianus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waigeo Brush-turkey?
The scientific name of Waigeo Brush-turkey is Aepypodius bruijnii. It belongs to the genus Aepypodius.
What is the conservation status of Waigeo Brush-turkey?
Waigeo Brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Waigeo Brush-turkey live?
Waigeo Brush-turkey is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Waigeo Brush-turkey belong to?
Waigeo Brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) belongs to the genus Aepypodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Waigeo Brush-turkey endangered?
Yes, Waigeo Brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Waigeo Brush-turkey belong to?
Waigeo Brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Waigeo Brush-turkey?
The closest relatives of Waigeo Brush-turkey in the genus Aepypodius include Wattled Brush-turkey.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Aepypodius — 2 Species

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Waigeo Brush-turkey
Aepypodius bruijnii
EN
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Wattled Brush-turkey
Aepypodius arfakianus
LC
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