Biak Scrubfowl

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Biak Scrubfowl (<em>Megapodius geelvinkianus</em>) is a species of Megapodes (<em>Megapodiidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Biak Scrubfowl (Megapodius geelvinkianus) is a species of Megapodes (Megapodiidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Megapodius; binomial: Megapodius geelvinkianus; authority: Meyer, AB, 1874.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Megapodius geelvinkianus to Biak Scrubfowl (Gregory 2009).

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