Moluccan Megapode

Eulipoa wallacei · Species of bird
Family
Order
Galliformes
Codes
molscr1, MOME, MOSC

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyMegapodes (Megapodiidae)
SpeciesEulipoa wallacei
Species Codesmolscr1, 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.