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Micronesian Scrubfowl

Megapodius laperouse

Near Threatened

翼開長

33.4 cm

体重

337.1666666666667 g

科

Megapodiidae

目

Galliformes

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について

マリアナ諸島とパラオに生息するマリアナツカツクリ。体長30〜33cm。塚を作って産卵する習性を持つ。生息域が非常に狭く、外来種の捕食者と生息地の破壊により絶滅危惧状態。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	33.4 cm	13.1 in
体重	337.1666666666667 g	11.89 oz

識別

羽毛

Brownish-grey throughout, slightly darker on upperparts; bare facial skin pinkish-red; small pale yellowish-brown crest on forecrown. Underparts paler buff-grey; legs large and yellowish.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

分布域

Endemic to Palau and the Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Found in lowland forest and scrub on volcanic and limestone islands.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach margins.

保全状況

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: BU,M.

鳴き声

さえずり

Produces a loud, raucous cackling call and guttural clucking notes. The wailing, repetitive cackle is the standard Megapodius call; echoes through Micronesian island forest at dusk.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
科	Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus	Megapodius
種	Megapodius laperouse

Distribution

Micronesian Scrubfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

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よくある質問

What does the Micronesian Scrubfowl eat?

Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach margins.

Where does the Micronesian Scrubfowl live?

Endemic to Palau and the Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Found in lowland forest and scrub on volcanic and limestone islands.

Is the Micronesian Scrubfowl endangered?

The Micronesian Scrubfowl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Micronesian Scrubfowl nest?

Nest type: BU,M.

What does the Micronesian Scrubfowl sound like?

Produces a loud, raucous cackling call and guttural clucking notes. The wailing, repetitive cackle is the standard Megapodius call; echoes through Micronesian island forest at dusk.

How big is the Micronesian Scrubfowl?

The Micronesian Scrubfowl has a wingspan of 33.4 cm, weight of 337.1666666666667 g.

What order and family does the Micronesian Scrubfowl belong to?

The Micronesian Scrubfowl (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.