maleo

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Noun maleo has 1 sense

maleo, Macrocephalon maleo - Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches
--₁ is a kind of megapode, mound bird, mound-bird, mound builder, scrub fowl
--₁ is a member of Macrocephalon, genus Macrocephalon

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Maleo

Definition:

A maleo is a bird species endemic to Indonesia, specifically found in the forests of Sulawesi. It belongs to the Megapode family and is known for its unique nesting habits and appearance.

Examples:

As a noun:
- The maleo bird has distinct brown feathers and a yellow facial patch.
- Maleos are known for their remarkable communal nests.

As an adjective:
- The maleo population is declining due to habitat destruction.

As a verb:
- The maleo carefully buries its eggs in volcanic sand to incubate them.

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