Palau Megapode

Megazosterops palauensis

The Palau Megapode (Megazosterops palauensis) is a species of bird native to the Palau Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is a small, ground-dwelling bird known for its distinctive red eyes and brown plumage. The Palau Megapode is primarily herbivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and insects found in its forest habitat. It is known for its unique nesting behavior, as it relies on geothermal heat to incubate its eggs rather than using body heat like most birds. Due to habitat loss and predation, the Palau Megapode is considered vulnerable to extinction.

Habitat: Forest