White-winged Coot vs Mascarene Coot
Fulica leucoptera compared with Fulica newtonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-winged Coot | Mascarene Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica leucoptera | Fulica newtonii |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 706.75 g (24.93 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-12 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-winged Coot
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
About These Birds
White-winged Coot
White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a 36–42 cm South American coot found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. Dark slaty plumage with yellow frontal shield and yellow bill; conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lakes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.
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.