About the Waigeo Brushturkey
The Waigeo brushturkey or Bruijn's brushturkey, is a large brownish-black megapode with a bare red facial skin, red comb, maroon rump, and chestnut brown below. There are two elongated red wattles on the back of the head and a long wattle on the foredeck. Both sexes are similar. The female has a smaller comb and no wattles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Aepypodius bruijnii |
| Species Codes | brubrt1, WABR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Waigeo Brushturkey belong to?
The Waigeo Brushturkey (Aepypodius bruijnii) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Waigeo Brushturkey?
The Waigeo brushturkey or Bruijn's brushturkey, is a large brownish-black megapode with a bare red facial skin, red comb, maroon rump, and chestnut brown below. There are two elongated red wattles on the back of the head and a long wattle on the foredeck. Both sexes are similar. The female has a sma...
Where can I report a Waigeo Brushturkey sighting?
You can log sightings of Waigeo Brushturkey on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brubrt1, or on iNaturalist.
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