Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
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The Black-billed Talegalla is a species of megapode found in the lowlands of New Guinea. It is similar in appearance to the Red-billed Talegalla but is distinguished by its entirely dark bill and often a less prominent yellowish facial skin.
Where to spot
Found in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea, particularly in the southeastern parts of the island, typically at elevations below 800 meters.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark, turkey-like bird similar to other Talegallas. The key distinguishing feature for this species is its entirely dark or black bill. They are ground-dwellers, often observed foraging in the undergrowth or near their incubation mounds. Listen for their vocalizations.
When to spot
Year-round. Like other forest-dwelling megapodes, they are most active during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea, particularly in the southeastern parts of the island, typically at elevations below 800 meters.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark, turkey-like bird similar to other Talegallas. The key distinguishing feature for this species is its entirely dark or black bill. They are ground-dwellers, often observed foraging in the undergrowth or near their incubation mounds. Listen for their vocalizations.
When to spot
Year-round. Like other forest-dwelling megapodes, they are most active during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These megapodes are known for laying incredibly large eggs relative to their body size, reflecting the substantial energy investment into each offspring, which develops entirely within the egg before hatching as a fully precocial chick, capable of independent survival almost immediately.
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