About the Red-legged Brushturkey
The Red-legged Brushturkey (Talegalla jobiensis) is a species of bird in the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 21 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bncbrt1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Talegalla jobiensis |
| Species Codes | bncbrt1, RLBR, COBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Brushturkey belong to?
The Red-legged Brushturkey (Talegalla jobiensis) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red-legged Brushturkey?
The Red-legged Brushturkey is a member of the Megapodes family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Red-legged Brushturkey sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Brushturkey on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bncbrt1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Megapodes 21 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
21
Species in Family
5
iNat Observations
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