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− | + | '''Alternative name: Bruijn's Brush Turkey''' | |
− | ;Aepypodius bruijnii | + | ;[[:Category:Aepypodius|Aepypodius]] bruijnii |
+ | ==Identification== | ||
+ | 43 cm | ||
+ | *Dull brown plumage | ||
+ | *Grey upperparts | ||
+ | *Chestnut breast | ||
+ | *Pink naked face<br /> | ||
+ | '''Male''': small red comb and three pendulous red wattles | ||
+ | ==Distribution== | ||
+ | The species is endemic to the island of Waigeo off of Indonesian [[West Papua]]. | ||
+ | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
+ | ==Habitat== | ||
+ | The species occurs at low density in high-altitude forests above 620 m. | ||
+ | ==Behaviour== | ||
+ | The male builds a mound to incubate the eggs. | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | #{{Ref-Clements6thDec09}}#BirdLife International | ||
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | + | *[http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2002/09/665.html BirdLife International: Bruijn's Brush Turkey observed in the wild] | |
− | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | + | {{GSearch|Aepypodius+bruijnii}} |
+ | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Aepypodius]][[Category:Missing Images]] |
Latest revision as of 20:14, 13 August 2015
Alternative name: Bruijn's Brush Turkey
- Aepypodius bruijnii
Identification
43 cm
- Dull brown plumage
- Grey upperparts
- Chestnut breast
- Pink naked face
Male: small red comb and three pendulous red wattles
Distribution
The species is endemic to the island of Waigeo off of Indonesian West Papua.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
The species occurs at low density in high-altitude forests above 620 m.
Behaviour
The male builds a mound to incubate the eggs.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- BirdLife International
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Waigeo Brushturkey. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Waigeo_Brushturkey