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Orange-footed scrubfowl and Micronesian scrubfowl
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Orange-footed scrubfowl and Micronesian scrubfowl
Orange-footed scrubfowl, Megapodius reinwardt, and Micronesian scrubfowl, Megapodius laperouse (endangered).Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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Buffon Complements Endangered Laperouse Lesson Megapode Megapodius Ornithology Primevere Rene Micronesian Scrubfowl
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838, showcases two fascinating and endangered species of megapodes, the Orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) and the Micronesian scrubfowl (Megapodius laperouse). Megapodes are a unique group of birds, known for their ability to incubate their eggs in a mound of soil or compost, rather than in a traditional nest. The Orange-footed scrubfowl, native to New Guinea and certain islands in the Pacific, is characterized by its bright orange legs and distinctive yellow wattles. This bird is omnivorous, feeding on seeds, fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The Micronesian scrubfowl, on the other hand, is native to the Micronesian islands in the western Pacific. This species is critically endangered, with a population estimated to be fewer than 1,000 individuals. The Micronesian scrubfowl is similar in appearance to the Orange-footed scrubfowl but has a more subdued orange coloration on its legs and feet. This bird is primarily herbivorous, feeding on seeds and fruits. Both species are important components of their respective ecosystems and are of great interest to zoologists, natural historians, and ornithologists. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of the time but also highlights the importance of preserving these unique and endangered species for future generations.
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