About the Malleefowl
The malleefowl is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken. It is notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch. It is the only living representative of the genus Leipoa, though the extinct giant malleefowl was a close relative.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Leipoa ocellata |
| Species Codes | mallee1, MALL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malleefowl belong to?
The Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Malleefowl?
The malleefowl is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken. It is notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch. It is the only living representative of the genus Leipoa, though the extinct giant ma...
Where can I report a Malleefowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Malleefowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mallee1, or on iNaturalist.
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