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New Guinea Scrubfowl

Megapodius decollatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Galliformes (Tavuksular)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
Megapodius decollatus (New Guinea Scrubfowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニューギニアツカツクリ
Chinese 斑喉塚雉
Spanish Talégalo papúa
French Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée
German Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-papua
Russian Новогвинейский большеног

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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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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Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
Vulnerable
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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 New Guinea Scrubfowl?
The scientific name of New Guinea Scrubfowl is Megapodius decollatus. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of New Guinea Scrubfowl?
New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does New Guinea Scrubfowl live?
New Guinea Scrubfowl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does New Guinea Scrubfowl belong to?
New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is New Guinea Scrubfowl endangered?
No, New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does New Guinea Scrubfowl belong to?
New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of New Guinea Scrubfowl?
The closest relatives of New Guinea Scrubfowl in the genus Megapodius include Melanesian Megapode, Micronesian Megapode, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Philippine Megapode.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
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Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
LC
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Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
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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