UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Galliformes Megapodiidae

New Guinea Scrubfowl

Megapodius decollatus

UCIOC 257

New Guinea Scrubfowl

Megapodius decollatus

Galliformes · Megapodiidae

New Guinea Scrubfowl (Megapodius decollatus).

ATK175

DEF133

249 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 666.3 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 175

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 175).

DEF 133

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 133).

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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: Australasia: Yapen (Geelvink Bay is. & Northwestern New Guinea) & Northern to Northern slope of Southeastern New Guinea & Tarawai and Manam (Northern of Northeastern New Guinea) Habitat: Forest & Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Megapodius decollatus

Which family does it belong to?

Megapodes (Megapodiidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Yapen (Geelvink Bay is. & Northwestern New Guinea) & Northern to Northern slope of Southeastern New Guinea & Tarawai and Manam (Northern of Northeastern New Guinea)