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Black-billed Brushturkey

Talegalla fuscirostris

The black-billed brushturkey, also known as the yellow-legged brushturkey or black-billed talegalla, is a distinctive bird belonging to the family Megapodiidae. It is characterized by its notable black bill, which contrasts with its predominantly dark plumage.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the black-billed brushturkey, look for its dark coloration and the contrasting yellow color of its legs. The bill is a key feature, being black as the common name suggests.

Habitat

This species thrives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, where it can often be found foraging on the forest floor.

Distribution

The black-billed brushturkey is indigenous to the Aru Islands and New Guinea, where it is a resident species.

Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, the black-billed brushturkey is currently classified as Least Concern. This suggests that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population levels that would warrant a more urgent conservation status.

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Owen Robertson
19 Nov 2019 - 12:00am
Papua New Guinea

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