About the Orange-footed Megapode
The orange-footed scrubfowl, also known as orange-footed megapode or just scrubfowl, is a small megapode of the family Megapodiidae native to many islands in the Lesser Sunda Islands as well as southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Megapodius reinwardt |
| Species Codes | orfscr1, OFSC, OFME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-footed Megapode belong to?
The Orange-footed Megapode (Megapodius reinwardt) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Orange-footed Megapode?
The orange-footed scrubfowl, also known as orange-footed megapode or just scrubfowl, is a small megapode of the family Megapodiidae native to many islands in the Lesser Sunda Islands as well as southern New Guinea and northern Australia....
Where can I report a Orange-footed Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-footed Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orfscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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