Mascarene Coot vs Drummer Rail
Fulica newtonii comparé à Habroptila wallacii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mascarene Coot | Drummer Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Fulica newtonii | Habroptila wallacii |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Poids | — | 1000,0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Drummer 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.
Drummer Rail
Drummer Rail (Habroptila wallacii), 38 cm. Large, nearly flightless; grey with brown upperparts and a thick red bill. Endemic to Halmahera, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland primary forest floor. Omnivore; produces a deep drumming call. Vulnerable; deforestation on Halmahera.