StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height58 cm
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"A single mound can contain over four tonnes of material, all moved by one industrious male who may tend it for more than 3 days a year."
Field Guide
Malleefowl
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The Malleefowl is a large, ground-dwelling bird unique to Australia’s semi-arid southern woodlands. About the size of a domestic chicken, it is best known for its remarkable mound-building and incubation habits. Despite its large size, this bird is shy and expertly camouflaged, making it a rewarding but challenging sighting for birdwatchers in the mallee.
Distribution Map
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