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Primary Traits
644.5 g
0 m - 1,550 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Megapodius freycinet
English name
Dusky Scrubfowl
Order
Galliformes
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
freycinet
Data source
HBW2, BOTW,MYR
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
AW
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
525 g
Maximum female mass
670 g
Minimum male mass
600 g
Maximum male mass
700 g
Minimum unsexed mass
620 g
Maximum unsexed mass
752 g
Average mass
644.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,550 m
Maximum elevation
1,900 m
Elevation range
1,550 m
Typical elevation
775 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
6
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.74
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Mound
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
No data
Maximum clutch size
13
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
12.5
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary