Red-gartered Coot vs Mascarene Coot
Fulica armillata comparé à Fulica newtonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Red-gartered Coot | Mascarene Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Fulica armillata | Fulica newtonii |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 40,5 cm (15.9 in) | — |
| Poids | 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
About These Birds
Red-gartered Coot
Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.
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.