C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Galliformes Megapodiidae

Philippine Megapode

Megapodius cumingii

CIOC 250

Philippine Megapode

Megapodius cumingii

Galliformes · Megapodiidae

Philippine Megapode (Megapodius cumingii).

ATK135

DEF112

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 1.04 kg
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 135

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 135).

DEF 112

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 112).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: Philippines & Borneo and Sulawesi Habitat: Forest & Woodland

7 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Megapodius cumingii cumingii
islets off Balabac, Palawan, Calamian Is. and Sulu Arch. (sw, s Philippines) and ne Borneo
Megapodius cumingii dillwyni
Luzon, Mindoro, Marinduque and satellites (n Philippines)
Megapodius cumingii pusillus
Visayas, w Mindanao and Basilan (c, s Philippines)
Megapodius cumingii tabon
e Mindanao (s Philippines)
Megapodius cumingii gilbertii
Sulawesi and Togian Is. (between ne and ec Sulawesi)
Megapodius cumingii sanghirensis
Sangihe Is. including Siau (n of ne Sulawesi)
Megapodius cumingii talautensis
Talaud Is. (ne of ne Sulawesi)