ENEndangered
Waigeo Brushturkey
Aepypodius bruijnii
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in MEGAPODIIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Waigeo Brushturkey classified as Endangered?
Waigeo Brushturkey is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Waigeo Brushturkey live?
Waigeo Brushturkey occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Waigeo Brushturkey?
The main threats to Waigeo Brushturkey are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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