Mascarene Coot vs Lewin's Rail
Fulica newtonii в сравнении с Lewinia pectoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mascarene Coot | Lewin's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Fulica newtonii | Lewinia pectoralis |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 18,8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Масса | — | 78,5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Least Concern
Lewin's 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.
Lewin's Rail
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.