Mascarene Coot vs Australasian Swamphen
Fulica newtonii 比較対象 Porphyrio melanotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Mascarene Coot | Australasian Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fulica newtonii | Porphyrio melanotus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Extinct | Not Evaluated |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | — |
| 体重 | — | 1006.5 g (35.50 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Not Evaluated
Australasian Swamphen
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.
Australasian Swamphen
Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a 44–50 cm large gallinule of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. Deep blue-purple with greenish-black back and upper wings; massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lake margins, and grassy areas near water.