Maleos
Maleos are large ground-dwelling birds in the megapode family Megapodiidae, native to Sulawesi and nearby islands in Indonesia. The species Macrocephalon maleus is the only member of the genus Macrocephalon. They inhabit coastal forests, swamps, and open beaches where suitable sand or soil nests can be constructed.
Description: Maleos are relatively large megapodes with robust bodies, short wings, and cryptic brown plumage that
Ecology and behavior: A defining characteristic of megapodes is incubation of eggs in environmental heat rather
Diet: They feed on seeds, fruit, invertebrates, and other small prey found on the forest floor and
Conservation: The maleo is classified as Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss, egg collection, and