Curious Life Of Maleo Birds

On Sulawesi’s remote Tompotika Peninsula, the Maleo bird carries out one of the most unusual nesting rituals in the bird world. Instead of brooding their eggs, these endemic birds bury them deep in warm sand and walk away, leaving the chicks to hatch and fend for themselves. This blog shares a field account from a visit to one of Indonesia’s active conservation sites, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a species shaped by heat, instinct, and survival..