Micronesian Scrubfowl vs Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius laperouse 比較対象 Megapodius reinwardt
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Micronesian Scrubfowl | Orange-footed Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius laperouse | Megapodius reinwardt |
| 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) | 46.2 cm (18.2 in) |
| 体重 | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) | 950.25 g (33.52 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in Australian and New Guinea coastal … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 12-13 |
| 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.
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and deep guttural clucks. The raucous cackling call echoes through Australian and New Guinea coastal scrub; audible far through dense vegetation.
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.
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Resident in northern Australia from the Kimberley east to Queensland. Found in monsoon forest and open woodland in the tropics.
保全状況
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Orange-footed 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.
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Dark brownish-grey overall; bare reddish facial skin; small brownish crest; distinctive bright orange legs and feet. Underparts slightly paler grey-brown; tail dark; orange feet immediately identify this species.
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。
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
オーストラリア北部からインドネシア東部に分布するオレンジフットスクラブファウル。体長42〜50cm。大きな塚（直径4m以上）を作って産卵する。森林の地面で果実や種子を採食する。低危険種。