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    Malleefowl

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    One of the three mound-building birds in Australia and the only one living in arid areas

    Mallee Fowl, Ongerup

    Australian bird resembling domestic chicken is shy and flies only to escape while knowing several other tactics to hide from the enemy. They are omnivorous and prefer an area with less vegetation. Male are monogamous and makes mound on sandy grounds where the female lays eggs. The Male keeps the temperature of the mound at about 33°C (91°F) and tests it by sticking its beak into the mound.

    The species is evaluated as threatened mainly due to fragmentation and loss of habitat. The recurrence and severity of droughts in the area of habituation and fires are rendering it vulnerable. The Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre has been working in Australia since 2007 to conserve Malleefowl.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Australia
    2,800
    Official estimate
    EN
    2022
    New South Wales
    Australia
    4,900
    Official estimate
    VU
    2022
    South Australia
    Australia
    6,000
    Official estimate
    EN
    2022
    Victoria
    Australia
    11,300
    Official estimate
    VU
    2022
    Western Australia

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE
    Vulnerable(IUCN)
    World Population <30,000

    30 – 50% decline in the past 28 years

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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Leipoa ocellata

    Physical traits

    Length: 550 – 610 mm (22 – 24 in) Weight: 1.5 – 2.5 kg (3.3 – 5.5 pounds) Lifespan: 25 years Incubation: 50 – 100 days Eggs: 30 eggs
    Habitats: Forest Shrubland Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: Oceania
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