Biak Scrubfowl vs Micronesian Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Biak Scrubfowl | Micronesian Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius geelvinkianus | Megapodius laperouse |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| 体重 | 525.0 g (18.52 oz) | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) |
| 食性 | Forages in Biak Island lowland forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates scratched from leaf … | 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
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.
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
Biak Scrubfowl
Endemic to Biak Island and nearby islands in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Found in lowland and coastal 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
Biak Scrubfowl
Micronesian Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
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.
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
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。
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。