Megapode

Megapodiidae
Alectura lathami
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Galliformes
Family:
Megapodiidae

Lesson, 1831
Genera
  • Megapodius
  • Macrocephalon
  • Leipoa
  • Talegalla
  • Aepypodius
  • Alectura

The megapodes, also known as incubator birds or mound-builders, are stocky, medium-large chicken-like birds with small heads and large feet. They are included in the family of Megapodidae.[1] They may build a pile of rotting vegetables as an incubator for their eggs.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gaston, Kevin J. (2003). The Structure and Dynamics of Geographic Ranges. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-852641-4.
  2. ↑ Recovery Plan for the Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius Laperouse Laperouse). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1. 1998.
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