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Dusky Scrubfowl

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Megapodius freycinet

Contents

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 References
7 External Links

[edit] Identification

41cm.

Black above and below
Short pointed crest
Bare red facial skin
Brown iris
Dark brown and yellow bill
Dark legs
Sexes alike

[edit] Distribution

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 3 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Swamps, mangroves and forests.

[edit] Behaviour

They lay their eggs in a mound which is made from earth, leaves, sand and sticks.

[edit] References

Wikipedia

[edit] External Links

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