Grey-cowled Wood-rail vs Mascarene Coot
Aramides cajaneus compared with Fulica newtonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-cowled Wood-rail | Mascarene Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides cajaneus | Fulica newtonii |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.7 cm (14.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 400.0 g (14.11 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
About These Birds
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Grey-cowled Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus), 38 cm. Grey head and breast; rufous neck and flanks; olive back; red legs. Widespread from Nicaragua to Argentina and Trinidad. Inhabits forest near water, mangroves and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern; common and adaptable.
Mascarene Coot
Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii) is an extinct giant coot formerly inhabiting Mauritius and Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Larger than Eurasian Coot; likely flightless or near-flightless. Extirpated by hunting and introduced predators in the 17th–18th centuries. Known from subfossil remains and written accounts by early European visitors.