Mascarene Coot vs Black-tailed Crake
Fulica newtonii compared with Zapornia bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Black-tailed Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Zapornia bicolor |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 107.0 g (3.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 5-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Black-tailed 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.
Black-tailed Crake
Black-tailed Crake (Zapornia bicolor) is a small 19–22 cm crake of the eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia hill forests. Dark olive-brown above; chestnut below; greenish bill; red eye and legs. Inhabits wet hill-forest clearings, rice terraces, and mountain marsh edges from Nepal east to southern China and Indochina.