About the Biak Megapode
The Biak scrubfowl or Biak megapode is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only on the islands of Biak, Mios Korwar, Numfor, Manim and Mios Num in the West Papua region of Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Megapodius geelvinkianus |
| Species Codes | dusscr3, BIME, BISC |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Biak Megapode belong to?
The Biak Megapode (Megapodius geelvinkianus) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Biak Megapode?
The Biak Megapode is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Biak Megapode?
The Biak scrubfowl or Biak megapode is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only on the islands of Biak, Mios Korwar, Numfor, Manim and Mios Num in the West Papua region of Indonesia....
Where can I report a Biak Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Biak Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusscr3, or on iNaturalist.
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