The malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken (to which it is distantly related). source
The malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken (to which it is distantly related).
The malleefowl are notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch. source
The malleefowl are notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch.
The malleefowl is the only living representative of the genus Leipoa, though the extinct giant malleefowl was a close relative. source
The malleefowl is the only living representative of the genus Leipoa, though the extinct giant malleefowl was a close relative.
Malleefowl are shy, wary, solitary birds that usually fly only to escape danger or reach a tree to roost in. source
Malleefowl are shy, wary, solitary birds that usually fly only to escape danger or reach a tree to roost in.
The malleefowl very active. source
The malleefowl very active.
The malleefowl are seldom seen as they freeze if disturbed, relying on their intricately patterned plumage to render them invisible. source
The malleefowl are seldom seen as they freeze if disturbed, relying on their intricately patterned plumage to render them invisible.
The malleefowl fade silently and rapidly into the undergrowth (flying away only if surprised or chased). source
The malleefowl fade silently and rapidly into the undergrowth (flying away only if surprised or chased).
The malleefowl have many tactics to run away from predators. source
The malleefowl have many tactics to run away from predators.
The malleefowl is listed as threatened on the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988). source
The malleefowl is listed as threatened on the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988).
Under this Act, an Action Statement for the recovery and future management of this species of the malleefowl has been prepared. source
Under this Act, an Action Statement for the recovery and future management of this species of the malleefowl has been prepared.
On the 2007 advisory list of threatened vertebrate fauna in Victoria, the malleefowl is listed as endangered. source
On the 2007 advisory list of threatened vertebrate fauna in Victoria, the malleefowl is listed as endangered.
The malleefowl is listed as vulnerable on schedule 8 of the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. source
The malleefowl is listed as vulnerable on schedule 8 of the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.
Malleefowl are listed as endangered on the New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. source
Malleefowl are listed as endangered on the New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.
The malleefowl is classified as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. source
The malleefowl is classified as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Malleefowl are listed as vulnerable on the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. source
Malleefowl are listed as vulnerable on the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
The Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre is located at Ongerup, Western Australia, on the road between Albany and Esperance. source
The Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre is located at Ongerup, Western Australia, on the road between Albany and Esperance.
