mallee fowl

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Noun mallee fowl has 1 sense

mallee fowl, leipoa, lowan, Leipoa ocellata - Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds
--₁ is a kind of megapode, mound bird, mound-bird, mound builder, scrub fowl
--₁ is a member of genus Leipoa
--₁ has particulars: mallee hen

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Mallee Fowl

Description:

Mallee fowl refers to a unique species of ground-dwelling Australian birds, characterized by their large size and distinct mounding behavior. These birds belong to the megapode family and are known for their intriguing nesting habits.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A large ground-dwelling bird native to Australia, scientifically known as Leipoa ocellata.

Example sentence: The mallee fowl is a master of constructing large mounds for incubating its eggs.

Sense 2:

The mounded nest created by mallee fowls.

Example sentence: The intricate mallee fowl nest was camouflaged among the surrounding vegetation.

Sense 3:

Australian shrubs or small trees found in the eucalyptus family, typically occurring in arid regions.

Example sentence: The mallee fowl thrives in the mallee vegetation, adapting to the harsh environment.