Orange-footed Megapode
- Scientific name
- Megapodius reinwardt
- Family
- Megapodiidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
What it's worth
No market data for this bird yet. Prices appear once we have sales to draw on.
Why it matters
The orange-footed megapode is a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation, distinguished by its rounded wings and short tail. Unlike most birds, this species uses geothermal heat or solar energy to incubate its eggs in large mounds of decaying vegetation, a unique behavioral trait that makes it a subject of great interest to ornithologists.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Orange-footed Megapode
Orange-footed Megapode is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Orange-footed Megapode on collecto.rs?
Orange-footed Megapode doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Orange-footed Megapode?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Orange-footed Megapode catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Orange-footed Megapode is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free forever. Private by default. Photos, notes, value tracking — all in one place.
Sign up free