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Biak Scrubfowl

Megapodius geelvinkianus

Near Threatened

About

The Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a species in the genus Megapodius. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Galliformes (Tavuksular)

Species

Megapodius geelvinkianus (Biak Scrubfowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ビアクツカツクリ

Chinese 比阿克塚雉

Spanish Talégalo de Biak

French Mégapode de Geelvink

German Geelvink-Großfußhuhn

Portuguese frango-do-mato-de-biak

Russian Биакский большеног

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Megapodius decollatus

Least Concern

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Nicobar Megapode

Megapodius nicobariensis

Vulnerable

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Orange-footed Scrubfowl

Megapodius bernsteinii

Vulnerable

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Tanimbar Megapode

Megapodius tenimberensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Biak Scrubfowl?

The scientific name of Biak Scrubfowl is Megapodius geelvinkianus. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.

What is the conservation status of Biak Scrubfowl?

Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Biak Scrubfowl live?

Biak Scrubfowl is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Biak Scrubfowl belong to?

Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.

What kingdom does Biak Scrubfowl belong to?

Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Biak Scrubfowl?

The closest relatives of Biak Scrubfowl in the genus Megapodius include Melanesian Megapode, Micronesian Megapode, New Guinea Scrubfowl, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl.