Mascarene Coot vs Austral Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Rallus antarcticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Austral Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Rallus antarcticus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | — | 60.4 g (2.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Austral 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.
Austral Rail
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.