Vanuatu Megapode

Vanuatu Megapode

Megapodius layardi
Loru Rainforest Protected Area, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu - October 12 2018
A Vanuatu Megapode perched in a tree.
As we already decided to exclude the trek up to Pic Santo, the Scrubfowl seemed to be the most difficult Vanuatu endemic on our itinerary to connect with. We heard a few birds at Palikulo Point, and finally saw one there on our second visit (also heard on Vanua Lava). A visit to Loru Conservation area proved to be more productive. We enjoyed excellent views of 2-3 birds there, thanks to our guide Caleb from the nearby village.