The maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) is a large megapode and the only member of the monotypic genus Macrocephalon. The maleo is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. It is found in the tropical lowland and hill forests, but nests in the open sandy areas, volcanic soils or beaches that are heated by the sun or geothermal energy for incubation. (... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maleo
Ma'le·o noun [ From its native name.] (Zoology) A bird of Celebes ( megacephalon maleo ), allied to the brush turkey. It makes mounds in which to lay its eggs. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/12