ARKive - Micronesian megapode - Megapodius laperouse- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Micronesian megapode (Megapodius laperouse)

Polynesian megapode (Megapodius pritchardii)
Megapodes are so named because of their unusually large feet. This small megapode has a mostly brown-grey plumage, paler on the head and... More 4 Images 1 Video
Vanuatu megapode (Megapodius layardi)
Most famed for the remarkable and unusual way in which it incubates its eggs, the Vanuata megapode (Megapodius layardi) is a relatively... More 1 Image 0 videos
Moluccan megapode (Eulipoa wallacei)
Information on the Moluccan megapode is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata)
Malleefowl are large ground dwelling birds, belonging to a family of 22 bird species known as ‘megapodes’ meaning ‘large feet’. Their name... More 20 Images 7 Videos
Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo)
The maleo is a large, black and white bird with a prominent medium-length tail. As its alternative name, maleo megapode suggests, it has... More 27 Images 10 Videos
Bruijn’s brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii)
Information on Bruijn’s brush-turkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
Information on the kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis)
The swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis) is a shy, terrestrial game bird belonging to the grouse, partridge and pheasant family (Phasiandae... More 6 Images 0 videos
Bearded wood-partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)
The bearded wood-partridge is a distinctive, long-tailed partridge with a bluish-grey head and neck, and a brownish crown and crest. The... More 1 Image 0 videos
Rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera)
A relatively small member of the Cracidae family, the rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) is a brownish bird which, as its name... More 1 Image 2 Videos
Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
Information on the crested guan is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 2 Videos
Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Described as recently as 1991, the Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) was discovered by chance when two Danish explorers... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri)
The highly threatened Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) is a strikingly beautiful but elusive species. The upperparts... More 3 Images 1 Video
Spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis)
The spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis) is a dark, stocky bird of coniferous forests in the northern United States and Canada. The male... More 23 Images 1 Video
Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis)
Information on the Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 6 Images 1 Video
White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted... More 6 Images 0 videos
Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Information on the koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video
Chestnut-necklaced partridge (Arborophila charltonii)
Information on the chestnut-necklaced partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Vietnamese pheasant (Lophura hatinhensis)
Discovered as recently as 1964, the Vietnamese pheasant (Lophura hatinhensis) is also known as Vo Quy's pheasant after the Vietnamese... More 5 Images 1 Video
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of... More 46 Images 2 Videos
Taiwan partridge (Arborophila crudigularis)
Information on the Taiwan partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video
Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai)
Information on Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
White-browed guan (Penelope jacucaca)
The white-browed guan is a medium-sized bird of the Cracidae family, a group of birds which are similar in appearance to turkeys. Its... More 2 Images 0 videos
Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)
Information on the golden pheasant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video
Swinhoe’s pheasant (Lophura swinhoii)
The Swinhoe’s pheasant cock is a spectacular bird, boasting a glossy black plumage with brilliant metallic blue lustre, and a bold and... More 6 Images 1 Video
Hume’s pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)
Although closely resembling Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti), the male of this species can be distinguished by the deep chestnut... More 12 Images 0 videos
Gorgeted wood-quail (Odontophorus strophium)
The gorgeted wood-quail is a small New World quail distinguished by the distinctive black and white bands on its throat. The rest of the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
The national bird of India, the spectacular appearance of the male Indian peafowl, or ‘peacock’, is well-known throughout the world. The... More 31 Images 11 Videos
Dark-backed wood-quail (Odontophorus melanonotus)
Information on the dark-backed wood-quail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-headed partridge (Arborophila cambodiana)
Information on the chestnut-headed partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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