About the Australian Brushturkey
The Australian brushturkey, Australian brush-turkey, or gweela, also commonly called the bush turkey, scrub turkey, or just brushturkey, is a large mound-building bird of the family Megapodiidae. It is found in eastern Australia, ranging from Far North Queensland to the south coast of New South Wales, and has also been introduced to Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It is the largest living member of the Megapodiidae and one of three species native to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Alectura lathami |
| Species Codes | ausbrt1, AUBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Brushturkey belong to?
The Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Australian Brushturkey?
The Australian brushturkey, Australian brush-turkey, or gweela, also commonly called the bush turkey, scrub turkey, or just brushturkey, is a large mound-building bird of the family Megapodiidae. It is found in eastern Australia, ranging from Far North Queensland to the south coast of New South Wale...
Where can I report a Australian Brushturkey sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Brushturkey on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausbrt1, or on iNaturalist.
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