Madagascar egg-bearing thrush: a unique bird with incubation in the body.
The Madagascar egg–bearing thrush (Latin Madagascar ovum turdi) is the only bird of its kind that does not build nests and does not incubate eggs.
The female lays eggs in special leather pouches on her stomach.
At one time, the female lays 2, less often 3 eggs.
The chicks hatch in 2 weeks and are ready to fly in 30 minutes.
These birds are small, about the size of a sparrow, with brown plumage and a reddish belly.
Omnivorous, they feed on insects, fruits and berries.
They live in the humid forests and rocky areas of Madagascar.
Interesting facts:
They were nicknamed "women with eggs" for their unusual way of reproduction.
They fly up to 20,000 km during migration, "carrying eggs with them."
Incubation in the body allows them to nest in hard-to-reach places.
The Madagascar egg–bearing thrush is an amazing creature that has adapted to unusual living conditions. Studying this bird helps us to better understand the diversity and beauty of nature.