Mascarene Coot vs Baillon's Crake
Fulica newtonii compared with Zapornia pusilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Coot | Baillon's Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica newtonii | Zapornia pusilla |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 16.9 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 35.333333333333336 g (1.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Baillon's 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.
Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla) is a tiny 16–18 cm crake with a nearly global breeding range across Eurasia and Australasia. Olive-brown above with white streaking; blue-grey breast; barred flanks; short green bill. Inhabits dense freshwater reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly migratory; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Australasia.