Philippine Megapode
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Megapodes

Philippine Megapode

Megapodius cumingii

LCLeast Concern
Family
Megapodes (Megapodiidae)
Order
Galliformes

Overview

The Philippine megapode (Megapodius cumingii), also known as the Philippine scrubfowl or the Tabon scrubfowl, is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found in the Philippines, northeastern Borneo, and Sulawesi. It has a wide range of natural habitats which include tropical dry forest, tropical moist lowland forest, tropical moist montane forest and small islands. The species was named after the collector Hugh Cuming.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.