Mascarene Coot vs Talaud Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Endangered
Talaud Rail
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.
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.