Giant Coot vs Talaud Rail
Fulica gigantea compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Coot | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica gigantea | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.6 cm (21.1 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 2324.0 g (81.98 oz) | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Coot
Endangered
Talaud Rail
About These Birds
Giant Coot
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.
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.