Mascarene Coot vs Band-bellied Crake
Fulica newtonii verglichen mit Zapornia paykullii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Mascarene Coot | Band-bellied Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Fulica newtonii | Zapornia paykullii |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 25,3 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | — | 108,4 g (3.82 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 5-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Near Threatened
Band-bellied 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.
Band-bellied Crake
Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a small 18–22 cm, migratory crake of East Asia. Dark brown above; chestnut breast; lower underparts strongly barred black and white; red legs. Breeds in Russia and China; winters in South-East Asia, the Philippines, and Sulawesi. Inhabits freshwater marshes and wet grassland. Secretive.