Mascarene Coot vs Lord Howe Woodhen
Fulica newtonii в сравнении с Hypotaenidia sylvestris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mascarene Coot | Lord Howe Woodhen |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Fulica newtonii | Hypotaenidia sylvestris |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Endangered |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 27,7 cm (10.9 in) |
| Масса | — | 533,75 g (18.83 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Endangered
Lord Howe Woodhen
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.
Lord Howe Woodhen
Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris), 38 cm. Brown; flightless; endemic to Lord Howe Island (Australia). Inhabits subtropical rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates, berries and lizards. Near Threatened; recovered from 20 individuals in 1980 to 200+ through eradication of feral pigs.