megapodius

/ˌmɛɡəˈpoʊdiəs/; /ˌmɛɡəˈpoʊdi.u.s/

Definitions

1. noun

any bird of the genus Megapodius, which includes large, ground-dwelling, omnivorous birds native to Australia and New Guinea.

“The megapodius was seen foraging for food in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • megapodes
  • scrubfowl