Mascarene Coot vs Clapper Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Rallus crepitans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Clapper Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Rallus crepitans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 309.25 g (10.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-16 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Clapper 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.
Clapper Rail
Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans), 38 cm. Sandy-brown above; buff breast; barred flanks; long decurved bill. Found in saltmarshes along the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in tidal marshes but locally threatened by habitat loss.