About the Philippine Megapode
The Philippine megapode, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Megapodius cumingii |
| Species Codes | tabscr1, PHSC, PHME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Megapode belong to?
The Philippine Megapode (Megapodius cumingii) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Megapode?
The Philippine megapode, 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 lowlan...
Where can I report a Philippine Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tabscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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