New Guinea Scrubfowl vs Micronesian Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | New Guinea Scrubfowl | Micronesian Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius decollatus | Megapodius laperouse |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| 体重 | 652.3333333333334 g (23.01 oz) | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous ground forager in lowland New Guinea forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates from … | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep territorial clucks. The penetrating cackle carries through New Guinea lowland and foothill forests at twilight and dawn.
Micronesian Scrubfowl
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Resident across New Guinea lowlands and foothills. Found in lowland rainforest and forest edges in the region.
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Endemic to Palau and the Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Found in lowland forest and scrub on volcanic and limestone islands.
保全状況
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Micronesian Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Brown-grey above and mid-grey below; bare orange-red facial skin around eye; small buff-brown crest; bill yellowish. Marginally paler on underparts than upperparts; legs robust and yellowish-grey.
Micronesian Scrubfowl
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.
About These Birds
New Guinea Scrubfowl
ニューギニア北部に生息するニューギニアツカツクリ。体長33〜37cm。暗褐色で赤い顔と嘴が特徴的。落葉を積み上げた大きな塚で発酵熱により孵化させる。低地の森林に生息。低危険種。
Micronesian Scrubfowl
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。