About the Tanimbar Megapode
The Tanimbar megapode or Tanimbar scrubfowl is a small megapode endemic to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. It is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the orange-footed scrubfowl, Megapodius reinwardt.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Megapodius tenimberensis |
| Species Codes | tanscr1, TASC, TAME |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tanimbar Megapode belong to?
The Tanimbar Megapode (Megapodius tenimberensis) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tanimbar Megapode?
The Tanimbar Megapode is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tanimbar Megapode?
The Tanimbar megapode or Tanimbar scrubfowl is a small megapode endemic to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. It is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the orange-footed scrubfowl, Megapodius reinwardt....
Where can I report a Tanimbar Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Tanimbar Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tanscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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