Mascarene Coot vs Auckland Island Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Lewinia muelleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Auckland Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Lewinia muelleri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 78.75 g (2.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Auckland 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.
Auckland Island Rail
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.