Micronesian Scrubfowl vs Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Megapodius laperouse 比較対象 Talegalla fuscirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Micronesian Scrubfowl | Yellow-legged Brushturkey |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megapodius laperouse | Talegalla fuscirostris |
| 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) | 51.4 cm (20.2 in) |
| 体重 | 337.1666666666667 g (11.89 oz) | 1321.25 g (46.61 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals in Micronesian island forests and beach … | Forages in New Guinea lowland forests for fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in leaf litter. Uses … |
| 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.
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Emits deep, booming notes and low guttural clucks. Vocalizations poorly documented but similar to Red-billed Brushturkey; low resonant booming at dawn in New Guinea rainforest.
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.
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Endemic to New Guinea, found from the Vogelkop Peninsula to Milne Bay. Found in lowland and mid-montane rainforest.
保全状況
Micronesian Scrubfowl
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
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.
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
Plumage is dark brown to black; bare skin around face reddish, throat wattle yellow; legs and feet bright yellow, distinguishing it from allies. Wings faintly barred with paler brown.
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。
Yellow-legged Brushturkey
A medium-large megapode (~1.3 kg) of family Megapodiidae, identifiable by yellow legs and a dark bill. Inhabits lowland rainforests of southern New Guinea. Like other brushturkeys, it is a mound-builder that uses decomposing vegetation to incubate eggs. Feeds on fruits and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern; relatively poorly studied species.