Mascarene Coot vs Red-fronted Coot
Fulica newtonii dibandingkan dengan Fulica rufifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Mascarene Coot | Red-fronted Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Fulica newtonii | Fulica rufifrons |
| Ordo | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famili | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Status Konservasi | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | — | 33,8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Berat | — | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 2-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Status Konservasi
Mascarene Coot
Red-fronted Coot
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.
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.