The Orange-footed Scrubfowl Megapodius reinwardt as an urban bird in Darwin, Northern Territory

Abstract

We report observations of Orange-footed Scrubfowl Megapodius reinwardt in 23 of 30 suburbs of Darwin, Northern Territory, with nest-mounds in eight. Occupation of the suburbs by Scrubfowl appear to have occurred in the last decade or so. It is unclear whether the urban population of Scrubfowl is self-sustaining or supported by overflow from nearby monsoon-rainforest patches.