Melanesian Scrubfowl vs Micronesian Scrubfowl
Megapodius eremita 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Melanesian Scrubfowl | Micronesian Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius eremita | Megapodius laperouse |
| 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) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| 体重 | 657.5 g (23.19 oz) | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Melanesian island forests. Uses powerful legs to … | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … |
| 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.
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
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Resident across Melanesia including the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and coastal New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill forest.
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
Melanesian Scrubfowl
Micronesian 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.
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
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。
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。