Mascarene Coot vs Colombian Crake
Fulica newtonii compared with Neocrex colombiana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Colombian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Neocrex colombiana |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 58.3 g (2.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Data Deficient
Colombian Crake
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.
Colombian Crake
Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana), 18 cm. Brown above, grey below with barred flanks; red eye and bill. Found in wet grassland and marshes of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and northwestern Brazil. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but not uncommon in suitable habitat.