Scrub fowl is a species of bird that is commonly found in the dense forests and scrublands of Southeast Asia and Australia. It is also known as the mound builder bird due to its unique habit of building large mounds of vegetation to incubate its eggs. Synonyms for the scrub fowl include the bush turkey, bush fowl, mound bird, and mound builder. These synonyms accurately describe the bird's distinctive characteristics and behavior. The scrub fowl is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to maintain the balance of the forests and scrublands, and is also a popular game bird for hunters.