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Alectura lathami
(Australian scrubturkey)
Megapodiidae
Horseshoe Bay, Bowen,
Queensland, Australia
October 2026
#AlecturaLathami #Megapodiidae #Megapodes #mound-builders #Birds #AustraliaBirds #wildOz #NaturePhotography #birdwatching #birding #AustralianWildlife #Aves #photographersofbluesky
October 26, 2026 at 12:43 AM
tarasmithson.bsky.social
The Orange-footed Scrubfowl are notorious for being smaller than their close cousins- the Brush turkey 🦃(Megapodiidae family) - but building even more ridiculously huge mounds as nests - sometimes up to several metres tall!

📸 Cairns, North QLD

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Profile shot of an Orange-footed Scrubfowl standing on a leaf-littered forest floor. The bird has a slate-grey body, rich reddish-brown upper wing plumage, a small crest on its head, and bright orange-red legs and feet. Green bamboo stalks stand in the softly blurred background
October 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM
hakeafan.bsky.social
Alectura lathami
(Australian brushturkey / Scrub turkey)
Megapodiidae
Bowen, Queensland
October 2026
#AlecturaLathami #Megapodiidae #Megapodes #mound-builders #Birds #AustraliaBirds #wildOz #NaturePhotography #birdwatching #birding #AustralianWildlife #Aves #photographersofbluesky
October 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami)
20 December 2025. Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.

A male showing extensive yellow pouch characteristic of the southern nominate subspecies (left). Small chick (right)

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Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami) 20 December 2025. Mosman, New South Wales, Australia. A male showing extensive yellow pouch characteristic of the southern nominate subspecies (left). Small chick (right) Females have smaller pouch. Often called just "Brush Turkey", sometimes hyphenated, these birds were fairly common. Unrelated to turkeys, they are the largest members of the Megapodiidae family (Mound Builders). The males build a mound of compost where the female lays eggs. The male controls the incubation temperature by periodically adjusting the amount of compost in the mound. Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami) 20 December 2025. Mosman, New South Wales, Australia. A small chick.
March 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
conservbytes.bsky.social
Vulnerability of #megapodes to #climatechange and related threats https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/environmental-conservation/article/vulnerability-of-megapodes-megapodiidae-aves-to-climate-change-and-related-threats/D8F8A6FBC0806F8229205DC15409085E
Vulnerability of megapodes (Megapodiidae, Aves) to climate change and related threats | Environmental Conservation | Cambridge Core
Vulnerability of megapodes (Megapodiidae, Aves) to climate change and related threats - Volume 45 Issue 4
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November 18, 2024 at 11:57 PM
significadode.bsky.social
Significado de #talegalla Quiere decir con patas de gallo, de patas grandes. Talégalo. Es el nombre de un género de aves que pertenece a la familia Megapodiidae. Son parecidos a los faisanes pero más grandes... talegalla
December 15, 2024 at 2:48 AM
significadode.bsky.social
Significado de #megapodinas Quiere decir de patas grandes o amplias. Es la castellanización del término técnico Megapodinae (o también Megapodiidae) que significa exactamente eso, de patas grandes o amplias. Son conocidos como pavos, maleos, megápodos o talégalos.. megapodinas
December 13, 2024 at 1:52 AM
wikiuntamed.bsky.social
Step 4️⃣ 👣: Aepypodius
"Aepypodius is a genus of birds in the family Megapodiidae.
It contains the following species:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aepypodius
Aepypodius - Wikipedia
Aepypodius is a genus of birds in the family Megapodiidae. It contains the following species:
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February 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
felinecannon.bsky.social
Megapodes may have been dancing and mound building in Australia for 25 million years.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
wordmeaningdic.bsky.social
Meaning of #talegalla It means with crow's feet, big legs. Cut it down. It is the name of a genus of birds that belongs to the family Megapodiidae. They are similar to pheasants but larger... talegalla
December 23, 2024 at 10:40 AM
wordmeaningdic.bsky.social
Meaning of #megapodinas It means large or wide legs. It is the castellanization of the technical term Megapodinae (or also Megapodiidae ) which means exactly that, large or broad legs. They are known as turkeys, male, megapods or felles, they can hardly fly for.. megapodinas
December 17, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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Pumpkin Spice Megapodiidae
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) is a species of bird in the Megapode family, Megapodiidae.
The Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) is a species of bird in the Megapode family, Megapodiidae.
September 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
ptsignificadode.bsky.social
Significado de #talegalla Significa com pés de galinha, pernas grandes. Corta isso. É o nome de um gênero de aves que pertence à família Megapodiidae. Eles são semelhantes aos faisões, mas maior... talegalla
December 15, 2024 at 1:16 AM
ptsignificadode.bsky.social
Significado de #megapodinas Significa pernas grandes ou largas. É a castellanização do termo técnico Megapodinae (ou também Megapodiidae) que significa exatamente isso, pernas grandes ou largas. Eles são conhecidos como perus, machos, megapods ou felles, eles d.. megapodinas
December 13, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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The Picture of the Day of Monday 22 September 2025 on @wikipedia.org is: Australian brushturkey.

Credits: Charles J. Sharp.
The Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) is a species of bird in the Megapode family, Megapodiidae. It is found in eastern Australia, from Far North Queensland to the South Coast region of New South Wales, as well as on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, where it is an introduced species. The Australian brushturkey inhabits wet forests, as well as drier scrubs and open areas, and lives in both mountainous and lowland areas. It is also common in urban environments including on domestic properties in the cities of Brisbane and Sydney. A black-feathered bird with a red head, the Australian brushturkey is typically a large bird, with a total length of around 60–75 cm and a wingspan of around 85 cm, although the subspecies A. l. purpureicollis from the northern Cape York Peninsula is somewhat smaller. The species is known for its mound-building, which is carried out by a dominant male and visited by a succession of local females, for mating and egg-laying. It uses a large nest on the ground made of leaves, other compostable material, and earth. This female Australian brushturkey was photographed in Crater Lakes National Park, Queensland. Type: photograph. Credits: Charles J. Sharp.
September 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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ICYMI: Das Skelet-Muskel-System des Kieferapparates von Aepypodius arfakianus (Salvadori, 1877) (Aves, Megapodiidae)
Das Skelet-Muskel-System des Kieferapparates von Aepypodius arfakianus (Salvadori, 1877) (Aves, Megapodiidae)
The skeletomuscular system of the jaw apparatus of a megapodid species has been described for the first time to provide a basis for a phylogenetic and functional morphological analysis of fowl and waterfowl (Galloanseres). Various functiona...
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May 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Das Skelet-Muskel-System des Kieferapparates von Aepypodius arfakianus (Salvadori, 1877) (Aves, Megapodiidae)
Das Skelet-Muskel-System des Kieferapparates von Aepypodius arfakianus (Salvadori, 1877) (Aves, Megapodiidae)
The skeletomuscular system of the jaw apparatus of a megapodid species has been described for the first time to provide a basis for a phylogenetic and functional morphological analysis of fowl and waterfowl (Galloanseres). Various functiona...
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May 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
lamamala.bsky.social
Aqui mamae Megapodiidae cuidando do monte de folha podre! <a href="http://t.co/h9eCd4n6Ne" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://t.co/h9eCd4n6Ne
November 10, 2024 at 5:04 AM
lamamala.bsky.social
Megapodiidae quase não possuem cuidado parental, os pais fazem montes de materia organica e os ovos chocam sozinhos. <a href="http://t.co/gNOTW0C6er" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://t.co/gNOTW0C6er
November 10, 2024 at 4:59 AM
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Genus/Species: Megapodiidae
Subtitle: Megapodes
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August 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Genus/Species: Megapodiidae
Subtitle: Megapodes
Image of Megapodiidae
April 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Genus/Species: Megapodiidae
Subtitle: Megapodes
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April 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Genus/Species: Megapodiidae
Subtitle: Megapodes
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March 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Genus/Species: Megapodiidae
Subtitle: Megapodes
Image of Megapodiidae
November 23, 2024 at 11:07 PM