Mascarene Coot vs Ridgway's Rail
Fulica newtonii compared with Rallus obsoletus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Ridgway's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Rallus obsoletus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 295.0 g (10.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Near Threatened
Ridgway's 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.
Ridgway's Rail
Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus), 38 cm. Long-billed; brown above; rufous breast; barred flanks. Found in coastal saltmarshes and freshwater marshes of California and Baja California. Omnivore: crabs, fish, invertebrates. Endangered; severe tidal marsh loss and sea-level rise.