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Australian Brush-turkeys are protected in Australia. A large, ground ‑ dwelling bird commonly found along Australia’s eastern coast. Recognisable by its black plumage, bright red head, and yellow (or purple) wattle, this megapode is famous for building massive nesting mounds from leaf litter and soil. Instead of incubating eggs with body heat, brush ‑ turkeys rely on the warmth generated by decomposing vegetation—an impressive natural engineering feat. Although sometimes considered cheeky garden visitors, they play an important ecological role by turning over soil and helping forests recycle organic matter.
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