About the Sula Megapode
The Sula megapode or Sula scrubfowl is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only in the Banggai and Sula Islands between Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, where its habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Megapodes (Megapodiidae) |
| Species | Megapodius bernsteinii |
| Species Codes | sulscr1, SUME, SUSC |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sula Megapode belong to?
The Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii) belongs to the Megapodes family (Megapodiidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sula Megapode?
The Sula Megapode is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sula Megapode?
The Sula megapode or Sula scrubfowl is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It is found only in the Banggai and Sula Islands between Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, where its habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtrop...
Where can I report a Sula Megapode sighting?
You can log sightings of Sula Megapode on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sulscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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