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R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Galliformes Megapodiidae

Micronesian Megapode

Megapodius laperouse

Micronesian Megapode · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
308 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 242

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 242).

DEF 164

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 164).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Palau (Western Caroline Is.) & Northern Mariana Is. and Guam (where extinct; Western Micronesia) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Megapodius laperouse senex

    Palau (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia)

  • Megapodius laperouse laperouse

    Northern Mariana Is. and Guam (s Mariana Is., where extinct; w Micronesia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Megapodius laperouse

Which family does it belong to?

Megapodes (Megapodiidae)

Where is it found?

Pacific Ocean: Palau (Western Caroline Is.) & Northern Mariana Is. and Guam (where extinct; Western Micronesia)

Sources & credits

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