Mascarene Coot vs Australian Crake
Fulica newtonii compared with Porzana fluminea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Australian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Porzana fluminea |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 62.333333333333336 g (2.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Australian 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.
Australian Crake
Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.