Dusky Scrubfowl vs Micronesian Scrubfowl
Megapodius freycinet 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Dusky Scrubfowl | Micronesian Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius freycinet | Megapodius laperouse |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| 体重 | 644.5 g (22.73 oz) | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous ground forager in New Guinea and island forests; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates … | 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
Dusky Scrubfowl
Emits a loud, raucous cackling wail and deep clucking. The wailing cackle is characteristic of eastern Melanesian scrubfowl; carries through Maluku forest edges and secondary scrub.
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
Dusky Scrubfowl
Resident across eastern Indonesia from Lombok east through the Banda Sea islands to the Moluccas and western New Guinea. Found in lowland 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
Dusky Scrubfowl
Micronesian Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Dusky Scrubfowl
Dark dusky-brown above and below; bare reddish-orange facial skin prominent around eye; brownish-grey crest small but distinct. Underparts only slightly paler than back; bill yellowish; legs pale.
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
Dusky Scrubfowl
マルク諸島とニューギニア西部に分布するダスキーツカツクリ。体長32〜38cm。暗い茶褐色で赤い顔が特徴的。落葉や腐植土で大きな塚を作り卵を温める。果実や種子、小動物を食べる。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。