Mascarene Coot vs Inaccessible Island Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Laterallus rogersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Inaccessible Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Laterallus rogersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Inaccessible Island 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.
Inaccessible Island Rail
Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.