Mascarene Coot vs Red-fronted Coot
Fulica newtonii compared with Fulica rufifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Red-fronted Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Fulica rufifrons |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot
About These Birds
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.
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.