The Tongan megapode (Megapodius pritchardii) is a species of bird in the megapode family, Megapodiidae, currently endemic to Tonga. The species is also known as the Polynesian megapode, and as the Niuafo'ou megapode after the island of …

The Tongan megapode (Megapodius pritchardii ) is a species of bird in the megapode family, Megapodiidae, currently endemic to Tonga. The species is also known as the Polynesian megapode, and as the Niuafo'ou megapode after the island of …

This is a list of the bird species recorded in Tonga. The avifauna of Tonga include a total of 88 species, of which two are endemic and five have been introduced by humans. 10 species are globally threatened.

Jan 14, 2024 · One particularly fascinating inhabitant is the Malau bird, whose captivating life cycle left me in awe. Intrigued, I delved into further research and discovered that the Malau bird’s existence is teetering on the edge of critical. In this article, I’ll share the intriguing details I uncovered about this remarkable creature.

Apr 30, 2014 · The globally endangered Polynesian megapode (Megapodius pritchardii) is an unusual ground-dwelling bird which is endemic to Tonga. In Latin, 'megapodius' means 'big-footed' which is no doubt a reference to the bird's robust legs, used to …

A plump, mostly ground-dwelling bird with long yellowish legs and a dark gray body with slightly browner wash on the wings and back. Head mostly dark gray, with bright orange beak and whitish crest. Good views may show blood-red bare skin around the eye and throat.

Jul 12, 2023 · The Tongan Megapodes or Polynesian Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) is a species of bird in the Megapode family Megapodiidae. The binomial of this bird commemorates British consul William Thomas Pritchard.

From October 1991 to January 1993, the Polynesian Megapode or Malau Megapodius pritchardii on the island Niuafo'ou, Kingdom of Tonga, was studied as part of a conservation project. The reproductive population was estimated at 188–235 pairs.

Tongan Megapode bird information Values; Conservation status: VU - Vulnerable: Synonyms: Pritchard's Scrubfowl, Niuafoou megapode, Tongan Scrubfowl, Niaufoou Scrubfowl, Nivafou Incubator Bird, Polynesia Megapode, Polynesdian Megapode, Nevafou Incubator Bird, Polynesian Scrubfowl, Malau, Niaufoou Scrub Fowl, Niuafoou Scrubfowl, Nevafou Scrubfowl, Polynesian scrub fowl, Polynesian Scrub Hen ...

The Niuafo'ou Megapode (Megapodius pritchardii) is unique; locally known as the Malau it occurs naturally only on this one little island - and that an active volcano! It is also the smallest megapode in the world - megapode comes from the Greek word meaning 'big feet'.