Melanesian Megapode
A species of Scrubfowl Scientific name : Megapodius eremita Genus : Scrubfowl
Melanesian Megapode, A species of Scrubfowl
Botanical name: Megapodius eremita
Genus: Scrubfowl
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
It is black all over except a red cap. its claws are long. 
Size
39 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Melanesian Megapode consumes fruits and seeds, along with a range of invertebrates like centipedes, snails, and beetles. They forage in leaf-litter and decaying wood, occasionally jumping to pick fruits from low branches. Typically, they feed alone or in small groups.
Habitat
The habitat of melanesian Megapode primarily includes lowland rainforests with deep soil, abundant leaf litter, and minimal undergrowth. These birds inhabit regions with mesophyll vine forests and are less common in swamp, hill, and secondary forests, often due to unfavorable soil conditions. While less frequent inland, melanesian Megapode are found in coastal areas, particularly favoring geothermal sites and sandy beaches for breeding. They can occasionally utilize open areas with dense low vegetation on smaller islands and are known to adapt to anthropogenic environments for laying eggs.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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