The Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is a large (approximately 55 cm long)
blackish megapode with bare yellow facial skin, reddish-brown iris,
reddish-orange beak and rosy salmon underparts. The crown is ornamented
with a black helmet casque. The greyish blue feet have four long sharp
claws, separated by a membranous web. The sexes are almost identical
with a slightly smaller and duller female.
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Megapodiidae Genus: Macrocephalon Species: M. maleo Binomial Name: Macrocephalon maleo
