Wattled Brushturkey vs Micronesian Scrubfowl

Aepypodius arfakianus 比較対象 Megapodius laperouse

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Wattled Brushturkey Micronesian Scrubfowl
学名 Aepypodius arfakianus Megapodius laperouse
Galliformes Galliformes
Megapodiidae Megapodiidae
保全状況 Least Concern Near Threatened
体長
翼開長 53.4 cm (21.0 in) 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
体重 1445.0 g (50.97 oz) 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz)
食性 Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf … Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach …
一腹卵数 20 --
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Wattled Brushturkey only

None

Micronesian Scrubfowl only

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Song & Call Comparison

Wattled Brushturkey

さえずり

Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.

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

Wattled Brushturkey

Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane 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

Least Concern

Wattled Brushturkey

Near Threatened

Micronesian Scrubfowl

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How to Tell Them Apart

Wattled Brushturkey

羽毛

Plumage is dark blackish-brown overall with slight gloss; bare facial skin red with pendulous yellowish wattles at sides of neck. Underparts slightly paler brown; no wing markings.

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

Wattled Brushturkey

A medium-sized megapode (~1.4 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with a bare red head adorned with yellow and red wattles. Endemic to montane rainforests of New Guinea, occurring from 900 to 2700 m elevation. Builds large mound nests using forest litter for egg incubation. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations in remote forests.

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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