Wattled Brushturkey vs Philippine Scrubfowl
Aepypodius arfakianus 比較対象 Megapodius cumingii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Wattled Brushturkey | Philippine Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aepypodius arfakianus | Megapodius cumingii |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 42.6 cm (16.8 in) |
| 体重 | 1445.0 g (50.97 oz) | 892.125 g (31.47 oz) |
| 食性 | Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf … | Omnivorous ground forager in Philippine coastal forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. |
| 一腹卵数 | 20 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Wattled Brushturkey
Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.
Philippine Scrubfowl
Produces a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking series. The penetrating cackle echoes through Philippine island forest; among the louder megapode calls of the western Pacific.
Geographic Range & Migration
Wattled Brushturkey
Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane forest.
Philippine Scrubfowl
Resident in the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, and surrounding Indonesian islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
保全状況
Wattled Brushturkey
Philippine Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Wattled Brushturkey
Plumage is dark blackish-brown overall with slight gloss; bare facial skin red with pendulous yellowish wattles at sides of neck. Underparts slightly paler brown; no wing markings.
Philippine Scrubfowl
Medium grey-brown above, paler grey on underparts; bare reddish orbital skin; short brownish crest. Bill and legs yellowish. Underparts cleanly pale grey, contrasting with darker back.
About These Birds
Wattled Brushturkey
A medium-sized megapode (~1.4 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with a bare red head adorned with yellow and red wattles. Endemic to montane rainforests of New Guinea, occurring from 900 to 2700 m elevation. Builds large mound nests using forest litter for egg incubation. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations in remote forests.
Philippine Scrubfowl
フィリピン、セレベス島、ボルネオ島北部に分布するタイワンツカツクリ。体長35〜40cm。落葉や土を積み上げた大きな塚を作り、発酵熱で卵を温める。雑食性で種子や果実、昆虫を食べる。低危険種。