Melanesian Scrubfowl vs Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius eremita 比較対象 Megapodius geelvinkianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Melanesian Scrubfowl | Biak Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius eremita | 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 | 657.5 g (23.19 oz) | 525.0 g (18.52 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Melanesian island forests. Uses powerful legs to … | Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-11 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and guttural territorial notes. The repeating cackle echoes through Melanesian island forests from the Solomons to Bismarcks.
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
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Resident across Melanesia including the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and coastal New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill 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
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Biak Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Brownish-grey throughout; bare bright red facial skin contrasts with greyish plumage; small pale crest on forehead; underparts pale grey. Legs large and yellowish; tail short and rounded.
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
Melanesian Scrubfowl
メラネシアのニューブリテン島やソロモン諸島に生息するメラネシアツカツクリ。体長28〜35cm。森林内の地面に落葉の塚を作り産卵する。雑食性。生息地の森林伐採と狩猟圧により脆弱種に分類。
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。