Mascarene Coot vs Red-legged Crake
Fulica newtonii compared with Rallina fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Red-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Rallina fasciata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 88.4 g (3.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Red-legged 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.
Red-legged Crake
Red-legged Crake (Rallina fasciata) is a 22–25 cm crake of South-East Asian lowland forests. Chestnut head; olive-brown back; white-barred underparts; bright red legs. Inhabits dense forest floor near streams, mangroves, and lowland swamp forest from Myanmar and Thailand east to the Philippines and Borneo. Partially migratory.