Micronesian Scrubfowl vs Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Megapodius laperouse 比較対象 Megapodius tenimberensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Micronesian Scrubfowl | Tanimbar Scrubfowl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius laperouse | Megapodius tenimberensis |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Megapodiidae | Megapodiidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 50.6 cm (19.9 in) |
| 体重 | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) | 993.0 g (35.03 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Tanimbar Island forests. Scratches soil and litter … |
| 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.
Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Produces a loud, wailing cackle and guttural territorial calls. The raucous, penetrating cackle is typical of island scrubfowl; echoes through Tanimbar lowland coastal 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.
Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Endemic to the Tanimbar Islands (Kepulauan Tanimbar) in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Found in lowland forest.
保全状況
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Tanimbar 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.
Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Uniformly dark greyish-brown, slightly paler below; bare yellowish-red facial skin and small brownish crest; legs robust and yellowish. One of the larger scrubfowl; no strong colour contrasts.
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。
Tanimbar Scrubfowl
インドネシアのタニンバル諸島固有のタニンバルツカツクリ。体長30〜35cm。塚を作って産卵する習性を持つ。生息域が非常に限定的で森林伐採により脆弱種に分類される。