Philippine Scrubfowl vs Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius cumingii 比較対象 Megapodius geelvinkianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Philippine Scrubfowl | Biak Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius cumingii | Megapodius geelvinkianus |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 42.6 cm (16.8 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| 体重 | 892.125 g (31.47 oz) | 525.0 g (18.52 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous ground forager in Philippine coastal forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. | Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Biak Scrubfowl
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and guttural clucks. Calls are consistent with other Pacific Megapodius scrubfowl; heard on Biak and Numfoor islands at dusk and dawn.
Geographic Range & Migration
Philippine Scrubfowl
Resident in the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, and surrounding Indonesian islands. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Biak Scrubfowl
Endemic to Biak Island and nearby islands in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Found in lowland and coastal forest.
保全状況
Philippine Scrubfowl
Biak Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
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.
Biak Scrubfowl
Dull brownish with darker brown upperparts; bare reddish periorbital skin; small pale crest on forecrown; underparts grey-buff. Similar to Dusky Scrubfowl but restricted to Biak Island, with slightly paler flanks.
About These Birds
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。
Biak Scrubfowl
インドネシアのゲルビンク湾の島々に生息するゲルビンクツカツクリ。体長30〜35cm。塚を使って産卵する習性を持つ。生息地が限定的で、森林伐採や卵の採取により絶滅危惧状態にある。