Micronesian Scrubfowl vs Vanuatu Scrubfowl
Megapodius laperouse 比較対象 Megapodius layardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Micronesian Scrubfowl | Vanuatu Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius laperouse | Megapodius layardi |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 47.2 cm (18.6 in) |
| 体重 | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) | 768.5 g (27.11 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … | Forages in Vanuatu island forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter and … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Vanuatu Scrubfowl
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep clucking calls. Vanuatu island calls are consistent with other Megapodius; the distinctive wailing cackle echoes through island forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Endemic to Palau and the Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Found in lowland forest and scrub on volcanic and limestone islands.
Vanuatu Scrubfowl
Endemic to the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
保全状況
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Vanuatu Scrubfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
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.
Vanuatu Scrubfowl
Upperparts dark greyish-brown; underparts paler grey-white; bare reddish facial skin and small brown crest. Legs large and pale yellowish; tail dark; slightly larger than related island scrubfowl.
About These Birds
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。
Vanuatu Scrubfowl
バヌアツのエスピリトゥサント島などに生息するバヌアツツカツクリ。体長28〜33cm。落葉や土の塚で卵を温める独特の繁殖習性を持つ。森林に生息し果実や昆虫を食べる。脆弱種。