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.”