Mascarene Coot vs Auckland Island Rail
Fulica newtonii в сравнении с Lewinia muelleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mascarene Coot | Auckland Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Fulica newtonii | Lewinia muelleri |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 18,8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Масса | — | 78,75 g (2.78 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Нет
Mascarene Coot only
Auckland Island Rail only
Охранный статус
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Auckland Island 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.
Auckland Island Rail
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.