Maleo

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(Zool.) A bird of Celebes (megacephalon maleo), allied to the brush turkey. It makes mounds in which to lay its eggs.

Noun

1.

maleo - Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches Synonyms: Macrocephalon maleo

genus Macrocephalon, Macrocephalon, Macrocephalon maleo, megapode, mound bird, mound builder, mound-bird, scrub fowl