> Australian brushturkeys build large nests on the ground made of leaves, other compostable material, and earth, 1 to 1.5 metres (3.3 to 4.9 ft) high and up to 4 m (13 ft) across.[3] Mound-building is done by a dominant male, and visited by a succession of local females, for mating and egg-laying.[4] The male works tirelessly, collecting material from all around, and also diligently repelling rival males, which are keen to usurp his position. The effort involved eventually wears him down, and he will ultimately be defeated by a new king. The eggs are very large (90 × 45 mm), and the young are fully fledged on hatching. They can fly within hours, as soon as the feathers are dry. The eggs are hatched by the heat of the composting mound, the temperature of which is regulated by adding or removing material to maintain the temperature in the 33–35 °C (91–95 °F) incubation temperature range.[2] The Australian brushturkey checks the temperature by sticking its beak into the mound.
FeelingFloor2083
endangered my ass lol
SpaceBroTruk
Cool stuff, making compost to incubate eggs and checking the temp with their beaks. How long ago were they endangered? The wiki article says they are common…?
instantcoffeeisgood
Damn I wish American turkeys composted. I would love to have a big bird do all my dirty work lol.
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> Australian brushturkeys build large nests on the ground made of leaves, other compostable material, and earth, 1 to 1.5 metres (3.3 to 4.9 ft) high and up to 4 m (13 ft) across.[3] Mound-building is done by a dominant male, and visited by a succession of local females, for mating and egg-laying.[4] The male works tirelessly, collecting material from all around, and also diligently repelling rival males, which are keen to usurp his position. The effort involved eventually wears him down, and he will ultimately be defeated by a new king. The eggs are very large (90 × 45 mm), and the young are fully fledged on hatching. They can fly within hours, as soon as the feathers are dry. The eggs are hatched by the heat of the composting mound, the temperature of which is regulated by adding or removing material to maintain the temperature in the 33–35 °C (91–95 °F) incubation temperature range.[2] The Australian brushturkey checks the temperature by sticking its beak into the mound.
endangered my ass lol
Cool stuff, making compost to incubate eggs and checking the temp with their beaks. How long ago were they endangered? The wiki article says they are common…?
Damn I wish American turkeys composted. I would love to have a big bird do all my dirty work lol.