Vanuatu megapode

(Megapodius layardi)

Description

Megapodius layardi is a species of bird in the Megapodiidae family.It can only be found in Vanuatu.Their habitats natural are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Aves

Order:Galliformes

Family:Megapodiidae

Genus:Megapodius

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