About the Moluccan Megapode
The Moluccan megapode, also known as Wallace's scrubfowl, Moluccan scrubfowl or painted megapode, is a small, approximately 31 cm long, olive-brown megapode. The genus Eulipoa is monotypic, but the Moluccan megapode is sometimes placed in Megapodius instead. Both sexes are similar with an olive-brown plumage, bluish-grey below, white undertail coverts, brown iris, bare pink facial skin, bluish-yellow bill and dark olive legs. There are light grey stripes on reddish-maroon feathers on its back. The young has brownish plumage, a black bill, legs and hazel iris.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Eulipoa wallacei |
| Species Codes | molscr1, MOME, MOSC |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Megapode belong to?
The Moluccan Megapode (Eulipoa wallacei) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moluccan Megapode?
The Moluccan Megapode is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moluccan Megapode?
The Moluccan megapode, also known as Wallace's scrubfowl, Moluccan scrubfowl or painted megapode, is a small, approximately 31 cm long, olive-brown megapode. The genus Eulipoa is monotypic, but the Moluccan megapode is sometimes placed in Megapodius instead. Both sexes are similar with an olive-brow...
Where can I report a Moluccan Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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