Mascarene Coot vs Guam Rail
Fulica newtonii dibandingkan dengan Hypotaenidia owstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Mascarene Coot | Guam Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Fulica newtonii | Hypotaenidia owstoni |
| Ordo | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famili | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Status Konservasi | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | — | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) |
| Berat | — | 230,25 g (8.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Status Konservasi
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Critically Endangered
Guam 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.
Guam Rail
Guam Rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni), 28 cm. Brown above with barred flanks; blue-grey face; nearly flightless. Extinct in the wild on Guam by 1987 after the introduction of the brown treesnake; reintroduced to Rota Island. Omnivore. Critically Endangered (wild); captive-breeding program ongoing.