Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Megapodes (Megapodiidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The Micronesian megapode or Micronesian scrubfowl (Megapodius laperouse) is a megapode which inhabits islands of the Western Pacific Ocean.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Micronesian megapode
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
