Bernstein's megapode

Megapodius bernsteinii

Bernstein's megapode is a medium-sized bird found in the Solomon Islands. It has a distinctive brown plumage with a mottled appearance and a prominent crest on its head. This species is known for its unique breeding behavior, as it relies on geothermal heat to incubate its eggs in volcanic sand. Bernstein's megapode is primarily herbivorous, foraging for fruits, seeds, and insects in the dense tropical forests of its habitat. Due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species, this bird faces conservation challenges.

Habitat: Tropical forests of the Solomon Islands