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Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) Corackerup Nature Reserve, WA. AUg 15, 2015. Australia,Geotagged,Leipoa ocellata,Malleefowl,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata)

Corackerup Nature Reserve, WA. AUg 15, 2015.

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  1. These poor things are seriously endangered, but we had the amazing luck of seeing 8 on one stretch of road! Posted 9 years ago

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The malleefowl is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken . They are notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch. It is the only living representative of the genus ''Leipoa'', though the extinct giant malleefowl was a close relative.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Aug 15, 2015 16:46 in 1799 Boxwood Hill-Ongerup Rd, Boxwood Hill WA 6338, Australia.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/4.5
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm