List of Birds of The Philippines - Megapodes

Megapodes

Order: Galliformes. Family: Megapodiidae

The Megapodiidae are stocky, medium-large chicken-like birds with small heads and large feet. All but the Malleefowl occupy jungle habitats, and most have brown or black colouring. There are 21 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in the Philippines.

  • Tabon Scrubfowl Megapodius cumingii

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