Vanuatu Megapode

Megapodius layardi

The Vanuatu megapode or Vanuatu scrubfowl is a species of bird in the family Megapodiidae. It was formerly known as the New Hebrides scrubfowl. It is found only in Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The species is threatened by habitat loss and egg collecting.

Scientific name

Megapodius layardi

Family

Megapodes

IUCN status

LC