About the Moluccan Megapode
The Moluccan megapode, also known as Wallace's scrubfowl, Moluccan scrubfowl or painted megapode, is a small, approximately 31 cm long, olive-brown megapode. The genus Eulipoa is monotypic, but the Moluccan megapode is sometimes placed in Megapodius instead. Both sexes are similar with an olive-brown plumage, bluish-grey below, white undertail coverts, brown iris, bare pink facial skin, bluish-yellow bill and dark olive legs. There are light grey stripes on reddish-maroon feathers on its back. The young has brownish plumage, a black bill, legs and hazel iris.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Eulipoa wallacei |
| Species Codes | molscr1, MOME, MOSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Megapode belong to?
The Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Moluccan Megapode?
The Moluccan megapode, also known as Wallace's scrubfowl, Moluccan scrubfowl or painted megapode, is a small, approximately 31 cm long, olive-brown megapode. The genus Eulipoa is monotypic, but the Moluccan megapode is sometimes placed in Megapodius instead. Both sexes are similar with an olive-brow...
Where can I report a Moluccan Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molscr1, or on iNaturalist.