Red-gartered Coot vs Talaud Rail
Fulica armillata compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-gartered Coot | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica armillata | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.5 cm (15.9 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot
Endangered
Talaud Rail
About These Birds
Red-gartered Coot
Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.