Mascarene Coot vs Grey-headed Swamphen
Fulica newtonii 比較対象 Porphyrio poliocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Mascarene Coot | Grey-headed Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fulica newtonii | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Extinct | Not Evaluated |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | — |
| 体重 | — | 659.5 g (23.26 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Not Evaluated
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Swamphen
Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a 38–48 cm swamphen of South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey east to southern China and Sri Lanka. Deep purple-blue with greenish back; distinguished by pale grey head contrasting with body. Large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes and reed beds.