Beccari's Scrubfowl

Pampusana beccarii

Beccari's Scrubfowl (Pampusana beccarii) is a medium-sized bird found in the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands. It is known for its distinctive mounding behavior, where it builds large mounds of vegetation to incubate its eggs. The species has a dark brown plumage with a mottled appearance, and its legs are strong and well-adapted for scratching and digging. Beccari's Scrubfowl is primarily a ground-dwelling bird, foraging for insects, seeds, and small invertebrates in the leaf litter of the forest floor. Despite its relatively widespread distribution, the species faces threats from habitat loss and hunting in some areas.

Habitat: Rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands