Biak Scrubfowl vs Micronesian Scrubfowl

Megapodius geelvinkianus 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Biak Scrubfowl Micronesian Scrubfowl
学名 Megapodius geelvinkianus Megapodius laperouse
Galliformes Galliformes
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
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Biak Scrubfowl only

None

Micronesian Scrubfowl only

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Song & Call Comparison

Biak Scrubfowl

さえずり

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

さえずり

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.

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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.

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保全状況

Near Threatened

Biak Scrubfowl

Near Threatened

Micronesian Scrubfowl

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How to Tell Them Apart

Biak Scrubfowl

羽毛

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

羽毛

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.

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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。

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