Australian Brushturkey
A species of Australian Brushturkey, Also known as Bush Turkey Scientific name : Alectura lathami Genus : Australian Brushturkey
Australian Brushturkey, A species of Australian Brushturkey
Also known as:
Bush Turkey
Botanical name: Alectura lathami
Genus: Australian Brushturkey
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Description
The australian Brushturkey is a large bird native to the forests of eastern Australia. The Australian Brushturkey is known for its unique method of incubating its eggs, using compost heaps made from leaves, dirt and twigs. This bird is also a skilled builder, constructing large mounds for mating displays and nesting. The Australian Brushturkey can help to aerate soil and disperse seeds.
Size
70 cm
Life Expectancy
25 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Australian Brushturkey primarily consume insects, seeds, and fallen fruits, foraging by raking leaf litter and breaking open logs with robust feet. While mostly ground feeders, they also eat ripe fruits in trees.
Habitat
Australian Brushturkey typically dwells in dense, closed rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, extending into drier eucalypt woodlands and scrublands across tropical and warm temperate zones. They display a preference for regions with thick undergrowth, such as those invaded by lantanas, and seek environments with dense canopies and abundant leaf litter for mound-building. Australian Brushturkey readily adapt to human-altered landscapes, including urban areas like gardens and parks, and are known to forage in city suburbs.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Large foot Genus
Australian Brushturkey Species
Australian Brushturkey 
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