Mascarene Coot vs Guam Rail
Fulica newtonii в сравнении с Hypotaenidia owstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mascarene Coot | Guam Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Fulica newtonii | Hypotaenidia owstoni |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) |
| Масса | — | 230,25 g (8.12 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
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.